Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken With Zucchini Noodles Meal Prep is a convenient and flavorful dish that transforms your week with wholesome meals ready to go. Enjoy tender chicken in a savory garlic butter sauce paired with fresh zucchini noodles for a delicious low-carb option.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Garlic
- Unsalted butter
- Zucchini
- Chicken broth
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Italian seasoning blend
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh chopped parsley or chives
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat the boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Slice them horizontally to create thinner cutlets or pound them to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and a bit of Italian seasoning.
- Heat a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil or a small pat of butter. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken to the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Sear the chicken for about 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C). Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate to rest.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the unsalted butter. Once melted, toss in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in any remaining Italian seasoning and a pinch of red pepper flakes if using. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly and thicken. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice.
- Add the spiralized zucchini noodles directly into the pan. Using tongs, gently toss the noodles with the garlic butter sauce for 2-3 minutes until just tender-crisp.
- Slice the rested chicken into bite-sized pieces or strips. Add the sliced chicken back into the pan with the zucchini noodles and sauce, tossing everything together gently to coat the chicken. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- To meal prep, divide the chicken and zucchini noodle mixture evenly among meal prep containers. Distribute the sauce well among the portions and sprinkle fresh chopped parsley or chives over each container.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Don't overcook the zucchini noodles to avoid a soggy texture. Pounding chicken breasts to an even thickness ensures they cook evenly. You can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.