Marry Me Chicken Zoodles (Printable Version)

Tender chicken with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce atop sautéed zucchini noodles for a flavorful low-carb meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5.3 oz each)
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Sauce

06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 4.2 oz sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
08 - ¾ cup chicken broth (gluten-free if needed)
09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - 1.4 oz grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, plus extra for garnish

→ Zoodles

13 - 4 medium zucchinis (about 1.5 lbs), spiralized into noodles
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
15 - ½ teaspoon salt

# Directions:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry, then evenly season both sides with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through. Remove and cover loosely with foil.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping the skillet to loosen browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
05 - Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Add crushed red pepper flakes and chopped basil, stirring to combine.
06 - Return chicken breasts to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
07 - In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add spiralized zucchini and salt; sauté 2 to 3 minutes until tender but not soggy.
08 - Serve chicken topped with sauce over zucchini noodles. Garnish with additional basil and Parmesan if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It feels restaurant-quality but comes together in less than 45 minutes with minimal fuss.
  • The creamy sun-dried tomato sauce is addictive—you'll find yourself scraping the pan for every last drop.
  • Zucchini noodles let you eat indulgently while staying true to your health goals, no guilt required.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the chicken dry—moisture prevents browning, and browning is where the flavor lives.
  • Don't walk away while the zucchini noodles cook; they go from tender to soggy in about 30 seconds flat.
  • Taste the sauce before serving; you might want more basil, more pepper, or even a pinch of salt depending on your broth.
03 -
  • Spiralize your zucchini right before cooking, not hours ahead; they'll release water and become mushy if they sit too long.
  • Keep the heat moderate when simmering the cream sauce so it stays silky instead of breaking or becoming grainy.
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