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A close-up of Zucchini Noodle Chicken Alfredo Lightened Up, featuring spiralized zucchini, chicken pieces, and creamy sauce topped with Parmesan.

Zucchini Noodle Chicken Alfredo Lightened Up

This recipe offers a lighter version of classic Chicken Alfredo using zucchini noodles instead of traditional pasta. It is suitable for health-conscious cooks and families seeking lower-carb, satisfying meals.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 407
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini Noodles
  • 3 small zucchini cut lengthwise with a vegetable peeler or spiraled
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
For the Chicken and Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup unsalted grass-fed butter
  • 3/4 cup quinoa cream or organic heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 6 ounces Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

Equipment

  • Vegetable peeler or spiralizer
  • Colander
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Place sliced zucchini in a colander and place the colander over a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and allow to sit for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat avocado oil to medium-high heat in a large skillet.
  3. Place chicken on a plate and sprinkle on both sides with Italian seasoning, sea salt, and cayenne pepper. Add chicken to skillet, and cook over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
  4. Allow chicken to cool and then chop.
  5. Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet and when it is melted scrape up the browned bits.
  6. Add heavy cream and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  7. Add garlic and Parmesan and cook until the Parmesan is melted.
  8. Stir in chopped chicken, zucchini noodles, and parsley and cook for 2 more minutes, until warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 1017mgPotassium: 597mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1360IUVitamin C: 22.1mgCalcium: 385mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

This lightened-up version of Chicken Alfredo uses zucchini noodles for a lower-carb alternative to traditional pasta. The creamy sauce provides rich flavor without heavy starches.

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