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Creamy Zucchini Noodle Chicken Alfredo

Creamy Zucchini Noodle Chicken Alfredo That's Guilt-Free Delight

A guilt-free twist on a classic, this Creamy Zucchini Noodle Chicken Alfredo is a low-carb delight that’s ready in just 35 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini Noodles
  • 4 medium Zucchini Spiralized or pre-spiralized for convenience
For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For sautéing the chicken
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Alfredo Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Non-dairy alternatives can be used
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for maximum flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, plus extra for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spiralizer
  • Microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Spiralize fresh zucchini using a spiralizer or vegetable peeler; microwave for 1-2 minutes until softened and drain excess water.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic; cook for 7 minutes until fully cooked.
  3. In the same skillet, add 1 cup of heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in 1 cup of Parmesan cheese and parsley; simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it evenly in the Alfredo sauce.
  5. Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet; gently toss until fully coated with the sauce and heat for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. The sauce can be frozen separately for up to 3 months.

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