This chicken broccoli alfredo zoodles recipe is delicious!
In the mood for some pasta, but don't want to sacrifice your low carb diet? Zoodles it is! Zoodles are the best way to enjoy a delicious plate of “pasta” without adding a ton of carbs. Simply spiral zucchini and you have the perfect taste and texture. It's really that simple!
Chicken broccoli alfredo zoodles are one of the most delicious ways to enjoy a keto-friendly meal. Broccoli, spinach, chicken, and zoodles come together to create a hearty low carb pasta dish that everybody will fall in love with. The seasonings are kept basic with onion, garlic, and a bit of salt and pepper. However, don't let the simplicity fool you–this dish is far from bland and boring.
Want something you can throw together in a snap? Chicken broccoli alfredo is the go-to choice for you! It only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish! It cooks up so quickly that you can easily throw this together for a fast lunch, but hearty enough to be a go-to dinner. No matter when you decide to make it, you are sure to enjoy it right down to the very last bite.
We also love that this recipe reheats wonderfully which means it will taste just as good the next day as the first time you made it! Store it in an airtight container and then bring it to lunch the next day- its such a great make-ahead keto meal!
If you want to make this dish even easier to put together, look for zucchini noodles that are already cut for you. Lots of grocery stores sell fresh zucchini noodles in the produce section. You can even find zoodles (the fun word for zucchini noodles!) in the frozen section of the grocery store. The frozen zoodles work just as great as the fresh noodles and are an ideal veggie ingredient to have on hand all the time. Pack that fridge with frozen zoodles and it's like having a bunch of meals ready to go!
To make this recipe even more veggies packed, we use fresh chopped spinach and broccoli, making this a beautiful green saute pan full of goodness. However, spinach and broccoli can easily be substituted to suit your preferences. Do you prefer cauliflower? Use that in place of broccoli. Do you have a lot of kale growing in your patio garden? Kale is a perfect spinach replacer. You can also cut back on the veggies if you do not have broccoli or spinach on hand, simply omit them and proceed with the recipe as written- it will still work out great!
Whether you're just starting the keto diet or you've been on it for a while, meals like this are a must-try! You get everything you want without worrying about consuming too many carbs. You'll never feel like you are missing out if you simply make minor adjustments to your favorite meals. Enjoy this low carb pasta dish without any of the guilt! Try this dish ASAP and let us know what you think!
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- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs (chopped)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper
- 3 large zucchini (spiralized or peeled into noodles)
- Fill a saucepan with 1 inch of water then add a steamer insert.
- Add the broccoli to the insert then cover and bring the water to boil.
- Steam the broccoli for 6 to 8 minutes until bright green then drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat then add the chicken.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often until the chicken starts to brown then add the onion and garlic.
- Sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes then stir in the spinach and broccoli.
- Pour in the cream then season with salt and pepper and stir well.
- Cook for 5 minutes until everything is cooked through then spoon into a serving bowl.
- While the mixture is cooking, heat another large skillet over medium heat and grease with cooking spray.
- Add the zucchini noodles and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until just tender.
- Spoon the chicken broccoli alfredo over the zucchini noodles to serve.
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The content on this website should not be taken as medical advice and you should ALWAYS consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. We provide nutritional data for our recipes as a courtesy to our readers. We use Total Keto Diet app software to calculate the nutrition and we remove fiber and sugar alcohols, like erythritol, from the total carbohydrate count to get to the net carb count, as they do not affect your blood glucose levels. You should independently calculate nutritional information on your own and not rely on our data. The website or content herein is not intended to cure, prevent, diagnose or treat any disease. This website shall not be liable for adverse reactions or any other outcome resulting from the use of recipes or recommendations on the Website or actions you take as a result. Any action you take is strictly at your own risk.
Dr. Rosmy Barrios, MD is an aesthetic medicine specialist whose work focuses on patients who are treated for obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other weight-related issues through nutritional analysis, keto diet programs, and supporting medications.
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