Description
A delightful dish featuring tender Italian chicken served over flavorful Parmesan zucchini noodles, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- While the chicken is baking, spiralize the zucchinis to create noodles.
- In the same skillet, add the zucchini noodles and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve the chicken over the Parmesan zucchini noodles and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the chicken seasoning.
- Make sure not to overcook the zucchini noodles to keep them crisp.
- This dish can be made gluten-free by ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Italian Chicken, Parmesan Zucchini Noodles, Healthy Recipe, Low Calorie Meal