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Chicken and Zucchini Noodle Caprese

Chicken and Zucchini Noodle Caprese is made with sauteed bite-sized chicken breast and grape tomatoes cooked with spiralized zucchini, fresh mozzarella and basil. An easy, low-carb 30-minute meal!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 342 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (cut 1/2-inch cubes)
  • kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 3/4 lb grape tomatoes (cut in half)
  • pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 1 large zucchini (spiralized with Blade D)
  • 2 oz fresh mini mozzarella balls (cut in half)

Instructions

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  1. Start by spriralizing the zucchini using blade D if you have the Inspiralizer, or the thickest noodle blade your spiralizer has.
  2. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and oregano.
  3. In a large non-stick pan set over med-high heat, heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil.
  4. Add the chicken and cook, stirring until browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Set aside.
  5. Reduce heat to medium, add the remaining oil and garlic and cook until golden, 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, and crushed red pepper flakes, and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Simmer, covered, until the tomatoes soften, 15 minutes.
  7. Increase heat to high, stir in the zucchini and basil, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook 2 minutes.
  8. Add the chicken back to the skillet along with the mozzarella and serve right away.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2cups Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 808mg (34%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cups
Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 808mg 34%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.