Description

This Lemon Garlic Chicken Zoodles recipe is a light and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick and healthy meal. Tender chicken pieces are cooked with zucchini noodles in a zesty lemon garlic sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese for a satisfying low-carb dinner.

Ingredients

Chicken:

2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced

Zoodles:

2 medium zucchini, spiralized into zoodles
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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Instructions

Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chicken, season with salt and pepper, cook until golden brown and cooked through.
Add Flavors: Sauté garlic until fragrant, stir in red pepper flakes if using.
Cook Zoodles: Add zucchini noodles, cook until just tender.
Finish: Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, zest, and parsley. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
Serve: Enjoy immediately.

Notes

To prevent watery zoodles, pat them dry with paper towels before cooking.
You can use store-bought spiralized zucchini for convenience.
Add cherry tomatoes or baby spinach for extra color and nutrition.