Description
Enjoy a guilt-free indulgence with this Creamy Keto Chicken Alfredo! This recipe swaps traditional pasta for zucchini noodles, creating a rich and satisfying dish perfect for a keto lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1.1lb) Chicken Breasts: cut into strips
- ½ tsp (2.5ml) Salt & ¼ tsp (1.25ml) Black Pepper
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp (30g) Unsalted Butter
- 3 Cloves Garlic: minced
- 240ml (1 cup) Heavy Cream
- 100g (3.5oz) Cream Cheese: softened
- 60g (2oz) Parmesan Cheese: grated
- 120ml (½ cup) Vegetable Broth: low-sodium
- ¼ tsp (1.25ml) Nutmeg: freshly grated
- 1 tsp (5ml) Lemon Zest
- ½ tsp (2.5ml) Smoked Paprika (optional)
- 300g (10.5oz) Zucchini: spiralized into noodles
- 1 Tbsp (15g) Almonds: toasted, sliced
- 1 Tbsp (5g) Parsley: chopped
- Olive Oil: for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken strips with salt and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil and butter until cooked through.
- Sauté Garlic: Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Make Alfredo Base: Whisk in heavy cream and broth; melt in cream cheese.
- Infuse with Flavor: Stir in Parmesan, paprika (if using), nutmeg, and lemon zest.
- Thicken Sauce: Simmer sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine Chicken & Sauce: Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce.
- Prepare Zoodles: Sauté zucchini noodles for 2-3 minutes.
- Marry Flavors: Toss zoodles with sauce and chicken.
- Plate & Garnish: Serve with almonds, parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Adding softened cream cheese elevates the sauce’s creaminess. Drain zucchini noodles thoroughly to prevent a watery dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 55 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: keto, alfredo, chicken, pasta, zucchini noodles, low carb, creamy, easy, dinner