Healthy Zucchini Chicken Alfredo — Simple Squash Noodle Meal
A creamy, low-carb Alfredo pasta made with zucchini noodles and juicy chicken breast. Comforting, healthy, and perfect for quick dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg, fresh herbs, crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Spiralize zucchini and lay on paper towels. Salt lightly and let sit 10–15 minutes.
- Season chicken. Heat oil in skillet, cook chicken 4–5 mins per side. Remove and slice.
- In same pan, sauté garlic in butter. Add cream and simmer. Stir in cheese until melted.
- Add zoodles and toss gently. Return chicken and heat through.
- Serve immediately with more Parmesan and pepper.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking zoodles.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Use dairy-free cream and cheese for vegan variation.