Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo with Zucchini Noodles
This Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo with Zucchini Noodles is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that's packed with flavor. The chicken is cooked and shredded, the broccoli is chopped, and the zucchini is spiralized into noodles. The Alfredo sauce is made with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley. Simply cook everything together in a large skillet for 5-7 minutes, or until the zucchini noodles are tender. Serve immediately and enjoy!
In the annals of culinary history, Alfredo sauce stands as a beacon of creamy, cheesy decadence. Its origins are shrouded in mystery, but legend has it that it was first created by a Roman restaurateur named Alfredo di Lelio in the early 1900s. The story goes that Alfredo's wife was pregnant and craving a simple, yet delicious pasta dish. Alfredo whipped up a quick sauce of butter, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream, and served it over fettuccine. His wife loved it, and soon the dish became a favorite of Alfredo's customers. Today, Alfredo sauce is enjoyed all over the world, and it remains one of the most popular pasta sauces of all time. In this recipe, we've given Alfredo sauce a healthy twist by using zucchini noodles instead of traditional pasta. Zucchini noodles are a great way to add some extra vegetables to your diet, and they're also a good source of fiber. Plus, they're incredibly easy to make. Simply use a spiralizer to turn your zucchini into long, thin noodles. You can then cook the noodles in a variety of ways, including boiling, sautéing, or roasting. In this recipe, we'll sauté the zucchini noodles with chicken, broccoli, and Alfredo sauce for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo with Zucchini Noodles Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo with Zucchini Noodles Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo with Zucchini Noodles Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo with Zucchini Noodles
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 1 head of broccoli, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, spiralized into noodles
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chicken, broccoli, zucchini noodles, and Alfredo sauce. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the zucchini noodles are tender.
  3. Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Why It Works
  • The combination of chicken, broccoli, and zucchini noodles makes this dish a complete meal.
  • The Alfredo sauce is rich and creamy, but it's also lightened up with the use of zucchini noodles.
  • The dish is easy to make and can be on the table in under 30 minutes.