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italian style garlic chicken with zucchini noodles

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Nor Mac
@Adashofloverecipepage
Northern, MA

I am trying to eat healthier. This is a really flavorful low carb dish. I came up with. I used spiralized squash as a substitution for pasta. You will not even miss the pasta. It is low-carb, low fat, and delicious. whether, You are on a diet, or not on a diet. My husband loves it. I hope you all enjoy it as well!

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For italian style garlic chicken with zucchini noodles

  • 2 lb
    chicken tenders or cut up boneless skinless chicken thighs.
  • 3-4 Tbsp
    olive oil divided
  • 3 c
    spiralized zucchini squash packed
  • 3 c
    spiralized yellow summer squash packed
  • 2 1/2 c
    a combination of coarsely chopped yellow and red bell pepper
  • 2 c
    coarsley chopped sweet onion
  • 8 oz
    thick cut sliced mushrooms
  • 6
    pressed cloves garlic divided (about 1 1/2 tb)
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic salt divided
  • 3/4- 1 tsp
    ground black pepper divided
  • 1 tsp
    italian seasoning dried
  • 1/2 tsp
    onion salt
  • 1 tsp
    dried parsley
  • 1/4 c
    fresh parmesean cheese
  • 1/4 c
    ready made pesto such as buitoni refrigerated section of store.
  • 1 c
    fat free mozzarella cheese

How To Make italian style garlic chicken with zucchini noodles

  • 1
    Place 1 1/2 TB oil in large Wok or saute pan.
  • 2
    Cook chicken in the oil with 1/2 the salt and pepper.
  • 3
    When chicken is cooked through. Push to side of pan. Add 1/2 the garlic. Cook until it gets lightly browned. Toss with chicken. Cook together about 5 minutes while stirring.
  • 4
    Remove chicken to platter. Cover and set aside.
  • 5
    Add remaining olive oil to pan. Stir fry the peppers, onion, and mushrooms. Cook about 10-15 minutes over high heat. Stir constantly. Vegetables will cook down.
  • 6
    Push vegetables to side of pan. Add in remaining garlic and seasonings. When garlic starts to brown. Combine with vegetables.
  • 7
    Add in the squash. Stir fry until squash is cooked. It will cook down a lot. About 5-7 minutes. Drain off juice.
  • 8
    Add in the pesto. Combine welll with vegetables. Add chicken back to pan.sprinkle with parmasean. Toss well. Cook until hot.
  • 9
    Remove from heat. Serve each portion topped with fat free mozzarella.
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