This Zucchini Chicken Alfredo is a delicious low-carb option to traditional pasta. Keto Friendly with the use of heavy cream or use my quinoa cream recipe for a lower fat alternative. This Zucchini Alfredo is one the whole family will love.
If you love Chicken Alfredo as much as I do, you are going to want to give this recipe a try!
I’ve mentioned a couple of times this year that I have been going through phases where I watch my carbs.
It isn’t that I think that carbs are bad for everyone, per se. It is just that they are a major trigger for me and I have a bad habit of overeating them. I can pass on sweets all day long, but leave me at home with an open bag of chips I love, and bad things will happen.
(And chances are that one of those things is that my boys will not be happy with me because I ate “their” chips. All of them.)
This is why I pretty much forbid the chips that I love from coming into the house.
No. Self. Control.
I know at least some of you are right there with me.
I have found that with a diet higher in healthy fats, moderate in protein and a touch lower in carbs that I am less hungry and my blood sugar is much more even.
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I am still eating ridiculous amounts of vegetables. Because even if I can go a few days without other carbs, I will never, ever, give up my veggies.
The good news is that when recipes taste as good as this Zucchini Pasta with Chicken, I am finding that I am really not missing my high carb diet. (That is something I thought I would never say.)
My Spiralizer
The first time I had them, I thought they were great, but that I could never really use them as a pasta substitute.
Over time, I’ve grown to adore them! The key is to salt them to get them to release their moisture so that your sauce doesn’t end up watered down. Also – make sure you only cook them for a minute or two.
If you give this Chicken Zucchini Noodle Alfredo a try I would love to know what you think!
Frequently Asked Questions for Zucchini Chicken Alfredo:
- Do You Have to Have a Spiralizer to Make Zucchini Noodles?
No! While it is convenient, it is not necessary. You can use a vegetable peeler or julienne slicer to make zucchini noodles.
- Can You Make Zucchini Noodles Ahead of Time?
Yes! You can make the noodles and store them for up to 5 days. Wrap them in a paper towel and place them in a plastic bag for best results.
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Tools for Making Zucchini Alfredo
Zucchini Chicken Alfredo
This Chicken Zucchini Noodle Alfredo is a delicious low-carb option to traditional pasta. Keto Friendly with the use of heavy cream or use my quinoa cream recipe for a lower fat alternative.
- 3 small zucchini cut lengthwise with a vegetable peeler or spiraled
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup unsalted grass-fed butter
- 3/4 cup quinoa cream or organic heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 6 ounces Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
- Place sliced zucchini in a colander and place the colander over a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and allow to sit for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat avocado oil to medium-high heat in a large skillet.
- Place chicken on a plate and sprinkle on both sides with Italian seasoning, sea salt, and cayenne pepper. Add chicken to skillet, and cook over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- Allow to cool and then chop.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet and when it is melted scrape up the browned bits.
Add heavy cream and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low.
Add garlic and Parmesan and cook until the Parmesan is melted.
Stir in chopped chicken, zucchini noodles, and parsley and cook for 2 more minutes, until warmed through.
Variations for Zucchini Noddle Alfredo
- Instead of an Alfredo Sauce, toss the chicken and Zucchini Noodles with prepared pesto for a quick and easy meal.
- Instead of salting and warming the noodles, you can bake them. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes in a 250-degree oven.
Tips for Making Chicken Alfredo with Zucchini Noodles
- Don't skip salting the Zucchini Noodles - this helps to keep them crunchy when cooking. You may salt them up to a day ahead of time if you like.
- A reader suggested drying the zucchini noodles in a salad spinner. I tried it, and it works like a charm!
- If you don't have a spiralizer or are short on time, you can often find zucchini noodles in the produce section. Alternatively, you can also find them in the freezer section.
- I don't find that leftovers of this dish reheat well as the zucchini noodles get limp. I would saute the zucchini separately if you think you will have leftovers.
If you like this Chicken Zucchini Noodle Alfredo, you make like these other keto-friendly low-carb recipes:
- Avocado Pesto Chicken Salad Wraps
- Spanish Beef & Cauliflower Rice Bowls
- Avocado Fries & Dipping Sauce
- Bacon Guacamole Stuffed Mini-Peppers
- Spanish Cauliflower Rice
Other Zucchini Noodle Recipes to Try:
- Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Noodles from Inspired Taste
- Spinach Parmesan Zucchini Noodles from Two Peas and Their Pod
One of the most delicious and healthy twist to your usual chicken Alfredo. Thanks for sharing the recipe :).
I love this low-carb and low-fat recipe. I agree that a quinoa cream would be a great alternative. Finally, a way to enjoy a guilt-free Chicken Alfredo. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Hello, do you happen to know the weight of the small zucchini you ask for? Im not entirely sure what it means and I would love to make this.
I need this badly! wanna lose some weight!
Just tried this recipe out and OH MY GOSH. It was amazing!!! Super flavorful. I added some extra creek in mine, because I prefer saucy Alfredo and am so impressed. Gonna keep this recipe close.
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to come back and let me know!
Just finished my dinner had to leave some for the wife, I could’ve eaten all of it. followed except used olive oil. and after salting zucchini used salad spinner to do good job of reducing moisture.
Glad you enjoyed it! Great idea about the salad spinner – I am going to try that!
I just made this dish for the second and it’s just a delicious as the first time! The cayenne really brings it to life! Thank you for this!
I am so glad you are enjoy it – this is one of a favorite of mine! I agree – cayenne is a game changer in so many recipes!
Do you have any tips for using frozen zoodles? Just thaw and drain or microwave? Do you still salt them? They seem so much mushier….
I do agree that they are a bit softer. I do still salt them. I put them in the air fryer for a few minutes and that helps.
A good option for me and those who wants to lose some weight.
This is a great recipe!! I made it tonight and invited my mom over for a keto friendly meal that consisted of this alfredo and a keto chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting and chocolate chips for Valentine’s Day. The flavor of the alfredo was amazing. I also added a little extra cream because I like it saucy too. I almost felt like licking my plate!!!! I have leftovers for tomorrow…YUM!! **THIS IS A 5-STAR RATING!!** for some reason it wouldn’t let me select my rating.
I am SO glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know.