Creamy Chicken & Zoodle (Zucchini Noodle) Spaghetti
Creamy Chicken & Zoodle (Zucchini Noodle) Spaghetti is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant zucchini noodles in a rich, velvety sauce. This recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a culinary experience that’s both comforting and healthy. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy nights at home, this creamy spaghetti dish is sure to impress with its restaurant-quality flavors and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 medium zucchinis (spiralized into zoodles)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and spiralize zucchini into zoodles.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces for 6-8 minutes until golden brown; season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Fold in zoodles and cook for 3-5 minutes until just tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and Parmesan until melted. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 360g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating sun-dried tomatoes or fresh herbs like basil.- Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat on low heat with a splash of broth for best results.