Garlic Butter Chicken Zucchini Noodles (Printable)

Tender chicken and zucchini noodles in savory garlic butter sauce. Ready in 35 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

05 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 4 cloves garlic minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
08 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
09 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Zucchini Noodles

10 - 4 medium zucchinis spiralized
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# How to Make It:

01 - Season the chicken pieces evenly with salt, black pepper, and paprika, ensuring all pieces are coated.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - Reduce heat to medium and add remaining butter to the skillet. Add minced garlic, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
04 - Add spiralized zucchini and sprinkle with salt. Cook, tossing gently with tongs, for 2-3 minutes until just tender-crisp. Avoid overcooking to prevent mushy texture.
05 - Return chicken to the skillet and add lemon juice. Toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
06 - Divide the mixture evenly into 4 meal prep containers. Allow to cool slightly before sealing and refrigerating.
07 - Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley immediately before serving or reheating.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sauce clings to every curl of zucchini like it was made for each other
  • Meal prep containers disappear from my fridge faster than any other lunch
  • That buttery garlic aroma will make your entire house feel like an Italian restaurant
02 -
  • Zucchini continues releasing water after cooking so do not overcook it or you will have soup
  • Letting the chicken rest on a plate keeps it from overcooking while you make the sauce
  • The sauce thickens slightly as it cools which is perfect for meal prep
03 -
  • Pat your zucchini noodles dry with paper towels before cooking to reduce excess moisture
  • Use a spiralizer blade that creates thicker noodles for better texture retention

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