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.
Servings: 4 people
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
Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 844mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 455IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 1.5mg