Easy Chicken and Zoodles
Curly zoodles are not only a great low-calorie option, they are also quite tasty!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 429kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large zucchini
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded (or cooked chicken breast)
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- Pepper to taste
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- To make zucchini spirals, julienne them using a mandolin or a spiralizing tool.
- Saute the zoodles: heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and saute the zoodles for about 3 minutes. They should be cooked but still a bit crunchy. Do not overcook them.
- Place the zoodles in a colander and let them drain the excess liquid.
- Using a paper towel, wipe down the skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and saute the onions and cherry tomatoes for about 2 minutes. Add the shredded chicken and parsley and cook until the tomatoes are soft.
- Make the sauce: in a small bowl combine the lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Drizzle the sauce over the chicken, add the drained zoodles, and cook for about 2-3 minutes until all is heated through. Mix in the parmesan cheese and serve while hot.
Notes
- If you are not using a spiralizing tool or mandolin, try cutting the zucchini strips roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
- Do not overcook the zoodles or they will become mushy and fall apart.
Nutrition
Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 27g