Marry Me Chicken Zoodles (Printable View)

Tender chicken in creamy sun-dried tomato sauce over sautéed zucchini noodles for a low-carb flavorful dish.

# What You 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 zucchini (about 1.54 lbs), spiralized into noodles
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
15 - ½ teaspoon salt

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes restaurant-quality but comes together faster than a delivery order.
  • The sauce is so silky and flavorful you'll forget you're eating low-carb.
  • You can have it on the table in 40 minutes, making weeknight entertaining actually feasible.
02 -
  • Patting the chicken completely dry is non-negotiable if you want that golden crust that makes the dish special.
  • Don't cook the zucchini noodles too far in advance—they release water and get soggy if they sit even a few minutes before serving.
  • The sauce will continue to thicken slightly as it cools, so stop simmering it while it's still slightly looser than you think it should be.
03 -
  • A splash of dry white wine added with the chicken broth deepens the sauce and adds a subtle complexity that guests will taste but won't be able to identify.
  • If your sauce breaks or looks separated, whisk in a tablespoon of cold cream or broth off the heat and it will come back together beautifully.
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