do (That Even Carb-Lovers Can’t Resist!) Recipe
Indulge in this decadent yet low-carb dish – The Ultimate Keto Chicken Alfredo. Creamy, cheesy Alfredo sauce paired with seasoned chicken and zucchini noodles make for a satisfying meal that even carb-lovers won’t be able to resist!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fry, Saute, Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and white pepper to taste
For the “Pasta”:
- 6 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon salt (for drawing out moisture)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Spiralize zucchini, salt, and drain 30 minutes: Begin by spiralizing the zucchini, salting it, and allowing it to drain for 30 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Season and cook chicken until golden: Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown.
- Sauté garlic in butter: In a pan, sauté minced garlic in butter until fragrant.
- Add cream and simmer until thickened: Pour in heavy cream, simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Whisk in cheese gradually: Gradually whisk in freshly grated Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and white pepper.
- Cook zucchini noodles briefly: In a separate pan, briefly cook the zucchini noodles in olive oil.
- Combine and serve immediately: Combine the chicken, Alfredo sauce, and zucchini noodles. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Keto, Chicken Alfredo, Low Carb, Zoodles, Alfredo Sauce
