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This incredibly delicious Quick & Easy Chicken and Zoodles makes a light, yet filling, dinner. Tender, paprika-seasoned chicken breast pairs so well with succulent, garlic-infused zucchini noodles.
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QUICK & EASY CHICKEN AND ZOODLES

This incredibly delicious Quick & Easy Chicken and Zoodles makes a light, yet filling, dinner. Tender, paprika-seasoned chicken breast pairs so well with succulent, garlic-infused zucchini noodles.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken and zoodles
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 312kcal
Author: Tania Sheff

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chicken breast  thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 lbs. spiralized zucchini 3 medium zucchinis
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the chicken into a medium bowl. Add the paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix well.
  • Heat up a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
  • To the same skillet, add the butter, garlic, and zucchini noodles. Season them with salt and red pepper flakes. Let them cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they start to soften, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Slice the chicken and place on top of the zoodles. Serve immediately.

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Notes

*  Use store-bought or homemade spiralized zucchini. To make zoodles at home, just wash the zucchini and cut off the ends. Spiralize using the “spaghetti” setting on your spiralizer.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 1039mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1370IU | Vitamin C: 42.4mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1.6mg