
- Prep Time15 minutes
- Cook Time25 minutes
- Serving4
A delicious and creamy chicken alfredo dish with added zucchini for a healthier twist. Served over noodles, this dish is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken Alfredo with Zucchini and Noodles
- This recipe provides a good source of protein, vitamin C, and dietary fiber.
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened. Season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
Pour in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Slice the cooked chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces and add it back to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken with the sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
Serve the creamy chicken alfredo mixture over the cooked noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Chicken Alfredo with Zucchini and Noodles
Follow The Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened. Season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.

Pour in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Slice the cooked chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces and add it back to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken with the sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.

Serve the creamy chicken alfredo mixture over the cooked noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

