Garlic Basil Chicken Zucchini Pasta

Name: Garlic Basil Chicken Zucchini Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin, for dressing); 1.5 pound ground chicken (lean); 4 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 cup chicken broth; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 zucchinis (medium, spiralized into noodles); 0.5 cup fresh basil (chopped); 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)

A light yet satisfying 'pasta' dish featuring lean ground chicken, fresh zucchini noodles, and cherry tomatoes tossed in a vibrant garlic and basil sauce.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.77/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Low-Carb
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Keto
Paleo
High-Protein
Whole30

Ingredients

3 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin, for dressing)
1.5 pound ground chicken (lean)
4 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 cup chicken broth
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 zucchinis (medium, spiralized into noodles)
0.5 cup fresh basil (chopped)
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet. Toss gently with the chicken mixture for 2-3 minutes, just until the zucchini is slightly softened but still has a bite. Avoid overcooking, as zucchini can become watery.
Remove from heat. Stir in chopped fresh basil and halved cherry tomatoes.
Drizzle with 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil before serving. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can use pre-spiralized zucchini noodles for an even faster meal. For extra richness, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese right before serving (though this would change the dairy-free status).

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 375
Protein: 37.3 g
Carbohydrates: 12.1 g
Fat: 19.8 g
Fiber: 4.5 g
Sodium: 750 mg
Saturated Fat: 4.8 g
Sugar: 5.9 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg