Ingredients
3 medium zucchinis, ends trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup heavy cream (180 mL)
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (110 g), plus extra for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- Spiralize zucchinis into noodles and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Whisk in Parmesan until sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Return chicken to skillet and toss in zucchini noodles. Cook 2–3 minutes until noodles are just tender.
- Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving warm.
Notes
Add mushrooms or spinach for extra vegetables.
Swap chicken for shrimp for a seafood version.
Sprinkle red pepper flakes or nutmeg for more flavor.
Mix half zucchini noodles with fettuccine for a heartier dish.
Reheat gently with a splash of cream to maintain sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg