Description
A light, creamy, and low-carb version of Chicken Alfredo using zucchini noodles instead of traditional pasta. This dish offers a restaurant-quality presentation and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lbs chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb zucchini spiralized into noodles
- 1/3 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into strips and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once shimmering, add the chicken and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes on both sides, until cooked through and the internal temperature has reached 165 F. Set aside to rest.
- In the same pan, saute the garlic until fragrant, then add the zucchini noodles and continue to cook until the noodles have just become al dente (still a little crunchy). Do not cook them too long or the pan will become too watery.
- Add the sour cream and stir until well combined.
- Plate the chicken over the zucchini noodles and garnish with the grated parmesan, chili flakes, and fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- If you do not have a spiralizer, you can buy pre-cut zucchini noodles in most grocery stores. You can also use a knife and cut thin strips.
- When cooking the chicken in the skillet, make sure you do not overcrowd the pan, as it will lead to the chicken steaming instead of searing.
- Pat the zucchini noodles dry with a paper towel before adding them to the pan to avoid introducing additional moisture.
- For more flavor, you can add more parmesan cheese to make the sauce thicker and more flavorful.
- Wash the zucchini and pat them dry before spiralizing them since you do not peel the zucchinis.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo, Zucchini Noodles, Zoodles, Low Carb, Keto, High Protein Dinner, Healthy Alfredo, Creamy Chicken