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Healthy Chicken Alfredo Zoodle Toss Recipe Easy Creamy Sauce Dinner

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A lighter twist on classic Alfredo featuring tender chicken and fresh zucchini noodles tossed in a creamy, tangy sauce made with Greek yogurt and Parmesan. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450g), thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing chicken)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles (about 4 cups / 600g)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (to lightly sauté the zoodles)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) low-fat milk or unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg (optional)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Optional garnishes: fresh parsley or basil, chopped; red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the zoodles: Wash and dry zucchinis. Spiralize or peel into noodles and place in a colander. Sprinkle lightly with salt and set aside for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté garlic and build the sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Greek yogurt and Parmesan until smooth. Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste. Add more milk if sauce is too thick.
  4. Cook the zoodles: Pat zoodles dry with paper towels. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Sauté zoodles for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened but still crunchy. Avoid overcooking.
  5. Combine everything: Return chicken to skillet with Alfredo sauce and toss to coat. Add sautéed zoodles and gently toss until combined and warmed through, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Finish and serve: Remove from heat. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Resting zoodles with salt draws out moisture to prevent sogginess. Add Greek yogurt off heat or on very low to avoid curdling. Adjust sauce thickness by adding milk as needed. Use fresh Parmesan for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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