Keto Chicken Alfredo with Zucchini Noodles
**Prep Time:** 15 minutes | **Cook Time:** 20 minutes | **Servings:** 4
## Description
Creamy, rich Alfredo sauce over tender chicken and zucchini noodles. All the comfort, none of the carbs!
## Ingredients
– 4 chicken breasts, sliced
– 4 medium zucchini, spiralized
– 2 cups heavy cream
– 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
– 4 tbsp butter
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 1/2 tsp black pepper
– 1/2 tsp salt
– Fresh parsley for garnish
– Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
## Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
5. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
7. Reduce heat to low and stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
8. Season with pepper and nutmeg.
9. In a separate pan, sauté zucchini noodles for 2-3 minutes until tender.
10. Divide zoodles among plates, top with chicken and Alfredo sauce.
11. Garnish with fresh parsley.
## Nutrition Information (per serving)
– **Calories:** 545
– **Total Fat:** 42g
– **Protein:** 38g
– **Total Carbs:** 9g
– **Fiber:** 2g
– **Net Carbs:** 7g
## FAQ
**Q: How do I prevent watery zoodles?**
A: Salt zoodles and let sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry before cooking.
**Q: Can I use regular pasta?**
A: For keto, stick with zucchini noodles or shirataki noodles.
**Q: My sauce is too thin. How do I thicken it?**
A: Simmer longer or add more parmesan cheese.
## Tags
#keto #chicken #alfredo #zoodles #dinner #lowcarb #creamy #italian