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Chicken Zucchini Pasta

Chicken Zucchini Pasta
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Chicken Zucchini Pasta is a fresh, vibrant, and flavorful low-carb dish featuring tender chicken breast and crisp zucchini noodles tossed in a light, savory sauce with garlic, cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, and fresh basil. Ready in under 30 minutes, this healthy, quick, and customizable recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy weekend meals.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

Other Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Spiralize the zucchini into noodles and chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and halve the cherry tomatoes to get everything ready before cooking.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. Sauté the Garlic and Tomatoes: In the same pan, add a little more olive oil if needed and sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Toss in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they soften and release their juices.
  4. Add Zucchini Noodles: Return the chicken to the pan and add zucchini noodles. Toss everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes until the zucchini softens slightly but remains tender-crisp.
  5. Finish with Lemon and Basil: Remove the pan from heat. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pasta, sprinkle with chopped basil, and toss again. Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving for a creamy, umami finish.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook the zucchini noodles; keep them slightly firm to avoid mushiness.
  • Use fresh garlic, herbs, and lemon juice for the best flavor.
  • Season with salt and pepper at each step to build layers of flavor.
  • A wide skillet allows even cooking and easy stirring.
  • Let the dish rest for a minute before serving to meld the flavors together.

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Keywords: chicken, zucchini noodles, low carb, healthy dinner, quick recipe, gluten free, weeknight meal, light pasta

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