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Chicken with Zucchini Noodles and Vegetables

A quick and colorful weeknight dinner featuring juicy chicken breast strips tossed with spiralized zucchini and sautéed bell peppers and carrots. Light, fresh, and ready in about 30 minutes.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
380
Protein
42g
Chicken with Zucchini Noodles and Vegetables
comfortinghealthyAmericangluten-freedairy-freechickentendercrunchy

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast
  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1 large green bell pepper
  • 2 medium carrot
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. 1

    Spiralize the 3 zucchini into noodles and set aside. Slice the 2 bell peppers and 2 carrots into thin strips, and mince the 2 garlic cloves.

  2. 2

    Cut the 1.5 lb chicken breast into bite-sized strips and season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

  4. 4

    In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, the sliced peppers, carrots, and minced garlic. Sauté over medium heat until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the zucchini noodles and cooked chicken back to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until the zucchini is warmed through but still slightly crisp.

  6. 6

    Stir in the 1/4 cup chopped parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

  7. 7

    Optional: add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra brightness.

Tools you’ll need

  • spiralizer
  • large skillet
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife

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