Chicken and zucchini is a delicious and healthy dinner option that is also easy to make. The combination of chicken, zucchini noodles, tomatoes and lemon garlic sauce is a balanced meal that is full of flavor, texture and nutrients. The zucchini noodles provide a healthy and low-carb alternative to traditional pasta, while the chicken and tomatoes add protein, vitamins and minerals. The lemon garlic sauce brings it all together with a light and flavorful touch. This dish is a great option for a weeknight meal or a healthy lunch.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND TOMATOES IN A LEMON GARLIC SAUCE
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
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
ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND TOMATOES IN A LEMON GARLIC SAUCE
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 Pan Fried Chicken Breasts
Time 36m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND TOMATOES IN A LEMON GARLIC SAUCE
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 Pan Fried Chicken Breasts
Time 36m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
ZUCCHINI-TOMATO PASTA SAUCE
"I came up with this recipe after planting too many zucchini plants in our vegetable garden," writes Joy Turner of Amherst, Ohio. "My husband loved it the first time I served it and now we make it quite often."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 5 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Add onions, cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, zucchini, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until zucchini is tender and sauce reaches desired consistency, 50-60 minutes. Serve with pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMON-GARLIC ZUCCHINI NOODLES
These quick and easy noodles (also known as zoodles) partner perfectly with just about any entree. The fresh lemon really brightens the flavor of this low-carb side dish which is a healthy option for a decadent pasta dish.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Use a spiralizer to cut zucchini into thick or thin ribbons, your preference.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and garlic, and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add zucchini and toss to coat with the butter-garlic sauce. Saute until zucchini noodles are slightly softened or have reached desired tenderness, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon-pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt, and remove from the heat. Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley and lemon zest, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 78.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
SAUTEED CHICKEN, ZUCCHINI, ARTICHOKES AND TOMATOES OVER PASTA
This is a relatively simple dish to make and incredibly flavorful. My family and I eat a good deal of pasta, so I'm always looking for new ways of preparing it. I thought up this recipe while having a craving for marinated artichokes.
Provided by discoteca
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In large skillet, heat one TBSP of olive oil over medium-high heat till pan is HOT.
- Add chicken. While it's searing, sprinkle the chicken with oregano, salt and pepper.
- When chicken is browned on all sides, remove it from the pan and add another TBSP of olive oil. When oil is heated, saute the zucchini until soft and lightly browned. Remove from pan.
- Add another tablespoon of olive oil and add the garlic. When the garlic becomes fragrant, deglaze the pan with the white wine. Let this reduce by half.
- Add the chicken back into the pan. Cook until chicken is almost completely cooked, then add the zucchini and artichokes and tomatoes. Heat through.
- Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and one tablespoon of lemon juice. Serve over spaghetti with plenty of parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.4, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 51.8, Sodium 326.9, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 6.2, Protein 16.4
Tips:
- Use a spiralizer to create zucchini noodles for a healthier alternative to pasta.
- Choose ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Use fresh herbs, such as basil or oregano, to add brightness and flavor to the dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken and vegetables. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Add the zucchini noodles to the pan last and cook them just until they are tender. Overcooking will make them mushy.
- Serve the dish immediately, garnished with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
Zucchini noodles with chicken and tomatoes in a lemon-garlic sauce is a light, flavorful, and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The zucchini noodles provide a healthy dose of vegetables, while the chicken and tomatoes add protein and flavor. The lemon-garlic sauce is tangy and bright, and it perfectly complements the other ingredients. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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