Creamy Chicken Zucchini Noodles
Creamy Chicken Zucchini Noodles is a quick, low-carb dish featuring tender chicken and spiralized zucchini tossed in a velvety sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 4 zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the cubed chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium, add the remaining olive oil, and toss in the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, then stir in the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Allow the sauce to simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet with the sauce. Gently toss and cook for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are warmed but still retain their crunch.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix thoroughly so that everything is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
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Notes
- Keep It Fresh: Make sure your zucchini noodles are well-patted dry to avoid a watery sauce and maintain that perfect crunch.
- Chicken Matters: Slicing the chicken evenly ensures it cooks uniformly, staying juicy and tender to soak up all the creamy goodness.
- Garlic is Key: Sauté the garlic just until fragrant, burnt garlic can turn bitter and overshadow the other flavors.
- Slow Simmer: Let the heavy cream and Parmesan gently simmer to create a rich, velvety sauce; patience here really pays off.
- Quick Toss: Remember, zucchini noodles cook super fast. Toss them in the sauce for just a couple of minutes to keep them crisp yet warmed through.
- Seasoning Love: The Italian seasoning ties everything together, so adjust it to your taste for that homey, comforting flavor.
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