Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Over Zucchini Noodles is a delightful dish that combines tender, savory chicken with a rich garlic butter sauce, all served atop fresh zucchini noodles. This low-carb alternative to traditional pasta delivers a burst of flavor in every bite. Ideal for family dinners or impressing guests on date night, this recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll create a restaurant-quality meal right in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 medium zucchinis (spiralized into noodles)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini noodles using a spiralizer or julienne peeler; set aside.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add remaining butter and Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Toss in zucchini noodles and cook for about 3-4 minutes until slightly softened but still crunchy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, toss everything together until coated in sauce, and serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg