Description
Chicken Zucchini Pasta is a light and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Italian cuisine to your table. Featuring tender chicken breasts paired with fresh zucchini noodles and juicy cherry tomatoes, this quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or intimate dinner parties. Tossed in olive oil with aromatic garlic and Italian herbs, each bite is a delightful experience. Enjoy a healthy meal that’s both satisfying and simple to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and spiralize zucchinis into noodle shapes. Mince garlic and halve cherry tomatoes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet; set aside. In the same skillet, add garlic, zucchini noodles, and cherry tomatoes. SautΓ© for about 5 minutes until they soften.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet. Toss everything together gently; drizzle with more olive oil if desired. Season to taste.
- Serve on plates, garnished with fresh basil or Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: SautΓ©ing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in bell peppers or spinach. Experiment with herbs by adding smoked paprika or fresh parsley for a different flavor profile.