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 Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Low Calorie
Servings: 4 people
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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