Make a rich, satisfying Chicken Alfredo that fits your ketogenic diet using zucchini noodles instead of traditional pasta.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:20 min
Total Time:35 min
Yield:4 servings
Category:Dinner
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
4 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles (zoodles)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
Pour in the heavy cream. Bring the cream to a gentle simmer.
Add the cubed cream cheese. Whisk constantly until the cream cheese has melted completely and the sauce is smooth.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully incorporated and the sauce thickens slightly. This should take about 2 minutes.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat it thoroughly in the Alfredo sauce. Keep warm over very low heat.