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Healthy Chicken Alfredo Zoodles
This low-carb, healthy chicken alfredo pasta recipe is made without the noodles but with zoodles instead! Tender and rich with a creamy homemade alfredo sauce, this savory chicken alfredo is perfect for cozy dinners.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 243 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 3 large zucchini spiralized
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon butter or olive oil
- 4 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or equal parts dried garlic, oregano and basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 and ½ tablespoons flour
- 1 and ½ cups skim milk
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning and salt and pepper over the chicken.
- Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until done.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and put on a plate. Cover to keep warm.
- Wipe out the pan with a paper towel. Heat remaining tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add the flour and whisk until the butter and flour are thoroughly incorporated about 1 minute.
- Add the milk to the pan and cook, stirring constantly until thickened, 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese.
- Add the zucchini noodles to the pan.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until zucchini noodles are just tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice the chicken and arrange it on top of the zucchini noodles. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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Notes
- Cook the chicken until it has an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can check with a meat thermometer.
- Keep the chicken warm while you prepare the sauce. You can cover it with a towel and keep it near the stovetop.
- Serve any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Garnish with freshly squeezed lemon juice for extra bright savory flavors.
- You can use dairy-free milk if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Calories
243kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
338mg
(14%)
Potassium
844mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
455IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
187mg
(19%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 338mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 844mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 455IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.