Low Carb Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Indulge in the creamy, savory goodness of this Low Carb Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, a guilt-free spin on the classic comfort food favorite. Featuring tender strips of sautéed chicken breast paired with fresh zucchini noodles, this dish delivers all the rich flavors of traditional Alfredo without the carb-heavy pasta. The silky sauce, made from heavy cream, butter, and perfectly melted Parmesan cheese, is infused with garlic and finished with fresh parsley for vibrant flavor. Quick to prepare, this recipe is ready in under an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with a hearty, healthy meal. Whether you're embracing a low-carb lifestyle or simply looking for a lighter alternative, this recipe serves up decadence without compromise.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 large zucchini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Begin by slicing the chicken breast into thin strips.
Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Using a spiralizer or a julienne peeler, turn the zucchini into noodles. Set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and minced garlic cloves, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the heavy cream and butter to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, and cook for about 3 minutes.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, and continuously stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.
Add the cooked chicken strips back into the skillet, stirring to combine with the Alfredo sauce.
Gently fold in the zucchini noodles and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the zucchini is just tender, making sure not to overcook.
Garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve the Low Carb Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo immediately, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2598 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.1 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.8 g | 429% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 776 mg | 259% | |
| Sodium | 13770 mg | 599% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.7 g | ||
| Protein | 170.0 g | 340% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1122 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 3566 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
