Light and Healthy Chicken Alfredo Recipe With Zoodles to Savor
Enjoy a light and healthy twist on a classic dish with this Chicken Alfredo recipe featuring zoodles.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: low-carb
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- parsley for garnish
- Spiralize the zucchini into zoodles and set them aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the chicken breasts, cooking until they are no longer pink.
- Remove the chicken and slice into strips, then sauté garlic in the same skillet.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer before adding the Parmesan cheese to create the sauce.
- Combine the chicken with the sauce, then add the zoodles, mixing until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter alternative, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- Make sure not to overcook the zoodles to maintain their texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Light and Healthy Chicken Alfredo Recipe With Zoodles