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Zucchini Noodles with Chicken, Spinach and Parmesan
This recipe features baked chicken breasts seasoned with a blend of herbs and garlic, paired with zucchini noodles and sautéed spinach. The combination is finished with parmesan cheese, delivering a light yet satisfying dish with tender chicken pieces, wilted greens, and delicate zucchini noodles that hold their texture.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
3089 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp basil dried
- 1 tsp parsley dried
- 1 tsp thyme dried
- 1 tsp rosemary dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3 zucchini spiralized, large
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees fahrenheit.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and coat both sides with 2 tablespoons of the avocado oil. Sprinkle the dried garlic, other herbs and salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken. Cook the chicken for 20-30 minutes or until a digital thermometer reaches 165 degrees fahrenheit. Remove the chicken from the oven, let sit for 2-3 minutes, then dice it up.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large sauté pan on medium heat. Add the minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Then add the baby spinach and stir until it's wilted down, about 3-4 minutes.
- Once all of the spinach has wilted down, add the zucchini noodles and diced chicken. Stir together for 1-2 minutes.
- Add a portion of the zucchini noodles to plate and sprinkle with fresh parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper.
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Notes
- Prepare zucchini noodles and bake chicken in advance to reduce cooking time on busy days.
- Use shredded pre-cooked chicken for quicker assembly.
- Omit parmesan to make dairy-free and compliant with Whole30 guidelines.
- Meal prep containers that are non-plastic can be used to store ingredients neatly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
308.9kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
7.5g
(3%)
Protein
32.1g
(64%)
Fat
16.5g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3.4g
(17%)
Cholesterol
81.9mg
(27%)
Sodium
369.6mg
(15%)
Fiber
2.1g
(8%)
Sugar
3.7g
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3089
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 308.9kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.5g | 3% |
| Protein | 32.1g | 64% |
| Fat | 16.5g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 81.9mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 369.6mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3.7g | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.