Chicken Zoodle Scampi

This light and refreshing dish brilliantly combine the succulence of tender chicken strips with the crispness of zucchini noodles, creating a wholesome and low-carb alternative to traditional pasta.

PREP TIME 10 minutes

COOK TIME 20 minutes

TOTAL TIME 30 minutes

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

• 1.5 pound of boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/2 cup flour

• 2 tsp salt, divided

• 1/4 tsp pepper

• 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning

• 3 medium zucchini

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 shallot, minced

• 2 bell peppers

• 1/2 red onion

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 1 cup chicken stock

• Juice of 1/3 lemon + lemon zest

• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

• chili flakes and chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make a mixture of flour, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Dust the chicken tenders in the flour mixture, lightly coating the chicken.

2. Add olive oil to a pan on medium-high heat. Add coated chicken strips to the pan and cook until chicken is cooked through, flipping the chicken strips halfway through. Cook the chicken, about 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Then, place cooked chicken on the side.

3. While the chicken is cooking, use a vegetable spiralizer and spiralize the zucchini. Set to the side.

4. Add the peppers, onions, and butter to the pan. Cook until peppers are tender and onions are turning translucent (about 5 minutes).

5. Add garlic and shallots and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

6. Then add the chicken stock and heavy cream. Once the sauce starts simmering, add the parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 tsp of salt, chili flakes (optional), and the spiralized zucchini. Toss to combine and add the chicken tenders. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to soften the zucchini.

7. Garnish with chopped parsley (optional) and immediately serve. Enjoy!

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NUTRITIONAL INFO

Calories: 567 Servings: 4

Total Fat 29.5g | Saturated Fat 12.3g | Cholesterol 165mg | Sodium 1768mg | Total Carbohydrate 26.5g | Dietary Fiber 3.3g | Total Sugars 6.7g | Protein 50.2g | Vitamin D 12mcg | Calcium 316mg | Iron 2mg | Potassium 1230mg