Best 8 Lemon Basil Chicken With Zucchini Noodles Recipes

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Craving a quick, flavorful, and nutritious meal? Look no further than lemon basil chicken with zucchini noodles! This dish combines tender chicken, refreshing zucchini noodles, and a zesty lemon basil sauce for a culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we will walk you through the process of making this delectable dish, providing step-by-step instructions, tips for selecting the freshest ingredients, and variations to accommodate different dietary preferences. Get ready to savor the explosion of flavors and colors as you embark on a culinary journey with lemon basil chicken and zucchini noodles.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN



Lemon Basil Chicken image

Fabulous lemon basil chicken dish that is always a crowd pleaser! Quick and easy, this recipe never fails. Serve plain or over rice.

Provided by Lillian's Kitchen

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 chicken breast halves, boned and skinned
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts on a cutting board. Flatten slightly using the smooth side of a meat mallet. Dust both sides lightly with flour.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling. Saute chicken breasts until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, basil, and lemon zest. Cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a warm platter. Cover loosely to keep warm. Boil remaining liquid over high heat, uncovered, until reduced to 1/2 cup. Spoon sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 381.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

BASIL-LEMON CHICKEN



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Even though I'm not known for my green thumb, I've somehow managed to keep a kitchen herb garden going. I chose this skillet lemon basil chicken to debut my first batch of fresh herbs. -Juli Snaer, Enid, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
Hot cooked angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Remove from pan., Add wine and lemon juice, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook 2-3 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half., Stir in cream, basil and thyme. Add chicken; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 41g protein.

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES



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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 5 to 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Reynolds® Oven Bag, Large Size
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons each dried basil and rosemary, divided
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, divided
2 teaspoons paprika
2 small red potatoes, quartered
4 to 6 pound whole chicken
1 small yellow squash, cut in large pieces
1 small zucchini, cut in large pieces
1 small red bell pepper, cut in 8 pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F., Shake flour in Reynolds® Oven Bag; place in 13x9x2-inch or larger baking pan at least 2 inches deep. Add lemon juice, 1 tablespoon each basil and rosemary, 1 teaspoon lemon peel and 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt to bag. Squeeze bag to blend in flour., Add potatoes to oven bag. Turn bag to coat potatoes. Push potatoes to sides of bag. Combine remaining seasonings; spoon 2 teaspoons into chicken cavity. Sprinkle and rub remaining seasonings over entire chicken; place in center of potatoes in bag. Arrange squash, zucchini and bell pepper over potatoes., Close oven bag with nylon tie; cut six 1/2-inch slits in top. Tuck ends of bag in pan., Bake 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 180°F. Let stand in oven bag 10 minutes; remove chicken from bag. Stir sauce and serve over chicken and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts :

FAMOUS LEMON AND BASIL CHICKEN



Famous Lemon and Basil Chicken image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 chicken breast halves with skin and bones (8 to 10 ounces each), fat trimmed or 1 whole chicken (about 2 pounds) cut up
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large basil leaves
4 cloves garlic, bruised with the side of a knife
4 thin lemon slices
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the chicken in a baking dish; sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper and arrange skin side up. Loosen the skin from each chicken breast and slip a basil leaf between the skin and the meat. Add the garlic to the baking dish. Place a slice of lemon on top of each piece of chicken. Drizzle with oil. Bake, basting occasionally with pan juices and turning the chicken and the baking dish occasionally so the chicken browns evenly, 35 to 40 minutes. If using a whole chicken, the baking time will be about 50 minutes. To serve, place a browned lemon slice and garlic clove on top of each portion of chicken.

ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND TOMATOES IN A LEMON GARLIC SAUCE



Zucchini Noodles with Chicken and Tomatoes in a Lemon Garlic Sauce image

I am just loving my spiralizer attachment from KitchenAid®, and it's been super busy in my kitchen! If you don't have the attachment, there are other ways to spiralize, including using a vegetable peeler. This recipe was inspired by leftovers. Before serving, top this dish with your favorite chopped fresh herbs! I love roasting 2 chickens at once and serving them for dinner one night, then cutting the rest up and using for several different meals. I freeze what I won't use in the next 2 days. I also keep a little packed away for Jake! Love my doggie...

Provided by Cindy Anschutz Barbieri

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 36m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large zucchini, ends trimmed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cooked chicken breast, chopped
4 cups baby spinach
½ cup frozen peas
2 lemons, juiced
1 lemon, zested

Steps:

  • Cut zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in tomatoes; cook until starting to brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Toss in zucchini; season with salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper and stir to combine. Add chicken, spinach, peas, lemon juice, and zest. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cover and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 44.3 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 1130.5 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

LEMON BASIL PASTA W/ CHICKEN



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This is a tasty dish than can serve as a main dish with a nice soup or salad. Very economical. I made this a lot when I first moved out of my parents house.

Provided by Amber of AZ

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 portions, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces linguine
2 teaspoons melted butter
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 cups cooked, cubed chicken

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain and return pasta to pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine butter, lemon juice, basil, garlic, and pepper.
  • Add chicken and mix with the pasta.
  • Sprinkle cheese over the pasta and serve.
  • Yield 4 servings.

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH ZUCCHINI AND BASIL



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In this simple weeknight recipe, chicken thighs and drumsticks are seasoned with garlic, herbs and red-pepper flakes, and roasted alongside tender chunks of zucchini that caramelize in the oven's heat. Torn basil leaves and a squeeze of lemon give the dish sharp and tangy notes just before serving, while the optional coriander seeds tossed into the pan lend depth. This recipe comfortably serves two to three, but if you're feeding more people, feel free to double the ingredients. Divide the ingredients between two sheet-pans, and bear in mind that you might need to add a few minutes to the cooking time. Add some crusty bread or rice to soak up the savory juices, and you've got a summery meal that's fresh, full of flavor and an absolute snap to make.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, poultry, main course

Time 40m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 pounds zucchini, sliced into 1-inch chunks (about 5 cups)
2 fat garlic cloves, finely grated, passed through a press or minced
2 teaspoons dried mint or oregano
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, cracked with a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a chef's knife (optional)
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
Lemon wedges, for serving
1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Pat chicken dry with paper towels, and season all over with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Place zucchini on a rimmed sheet pan, and season with a little more salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, combine garlic, mint or oregano, coriander (if using) and red-pepper flakes. Whisk in oil. Add chicken to the pan with the zucchini pieces and pour garlic mixture over all, tossing until well coated. Spread chicken and zucchini in a single layer, and roast until chicken is cooked through and zucchini is browned and caramelized, 30 to 40 minutes. You don't need to turn anything.
  • Once the pan is out of the oven, squeeze a lemon wedge over everything. Garnish with basil and serve with more lemon wedges and red-pepper flakes on the side.

LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES RECIPE



Lemon-Basil Chicken with Zucchini Noodles Recipe image

Provided by KimberlyB

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup torn fresh basil
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
1 1/2 pounds zucchini noodles
Red pepper flakes, for topping

Steps:

  • Spread 1/4 cup flour on a large plate. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in the flour and shake off the excess. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and heat until shimmering, then add the chicken and cook until golden and almost cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Push the chicken to the edges of the skillet, add the shallot and basil stems to the middle and cook until softened but not browned, about 1 minute. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon flour and cook 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and lemon juice and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Reduce the heat and simmer, turning the chicken occasionally, until cooked through and the sauce is thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn off the heat and swirl in 2 tablespoons butter until melted. Add the lemon zest and season with salt and pepper. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini noodles and season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Toss in half the torn basil. Divide among plates and top with the chicken, lemon sauce, remaining basil and red pepper flakes.

Tips:

  • Use a vegetable spiralizer to create zucchini noodles for a healthier and low-carb alternative to traditional pasta.
  • Choose fresh, tender zucchini for the best results. Look for zucchini that is firm and has a deep green color.
  • To prevent the zucchini noodles from becoming watery, salt them lightly and let them sit for 10 minutes before cooking. Then, rinse them well and pat them dry.
  • If you don't have a vegetable spiralizer, you can use a sharp knife to cut the zucchini into thin, long strips.
  • For a more flavorful dish, use a variety of herbs and spices. Some good options include basil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • If you want a creamy sauce, add a tablespoon or two of heavy cream or sour cream to the sauce.
  • Serve the lemon basil zucchini noodles with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled feta cheese.

Conclusion:

Lemon basil zucchini noodles are a delicious and healthy meal that can be made in just 30 minutes. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The combination of lemon, basil, and zucchini creates a refreshing and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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