This Creamy Lemony Chicken & Zoodles recipe is the PERFECT meal to prepare on those busy weeknights! It’s delicious, kid-approved, and takes less than 15 minutes to make!
Happy New Year, y’all!!! Now that the holiday season is over, it’s time to start the year off with a fresh, healthy start! Each year, I like to set wellness goals for my family and this year I decided to improve our diet regimen.
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I always make sure that I include a variety of wholesome foods at every meal, but I want to do even better than that and try to include more nutrient-dense foods, such as fresh fruit, whole grains, and yummy green veggies! That’s right y’all…. I’m tackling the challenge of getting my kids to eat more green veggies!
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I’m not a huge fan of hiding veggies in food because I want my kids to know exactly what they’re eating, but I am a big fan of adding veggies to a few of their favorite foods such as pizza and tacos! I’ve even served them zucchini noodles, or zoodles, by topping them with a serving of cheesy marinara sauce. It was a big hit!
Since my kids are fans of zoodles, I decided to make this Creamy Lemony Chicken & Zoodles dish! First, let’s talk about actually making the zoodles.
HOW TO MAKE ZUCCHINI NOODLES
You can use a spiralizer, such as THIS ONE. Simply place your zucchini on the base of the spiralizer and twist the knob. On the other side, you’ll end up with perfect zoodles! I love just love this Ultimate Veggie Spiralizer because it works great and it’s inexpensive!
We’ve been eating zucchini noodles for a while. They are so versatile and can be enjoyed cooked or raw…it’s totally your preference. It’s such a great way to add in a few extra veggies and a few health benefits too!
DID YOU KNOW…???
- Zucchini helps to improve digestion and reduce the incidence of constipation and other digestive issues.
- Zucchini contains significant amounts of fiber, electrolytes, and other nutrients that are necessary for a healthy digestive system.
- Zucchini is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients, which help rid the body of free radicals and excess inflammation.
This Creamy Lemony Chicken & Zoodles recipe took less than 15 minutes to prepare! I saved time by using pre-cooked chicken strips that you can find in the refrigerated section of your local grocery store. The results were AMAZING and super flavorful!! The lemon paired perfectly with all of that savory, cheesy goodness!
I’m telling you…your entire family will LOVE this Creamy Lemony Chicken & Zoodles recipe! Go ahead and give it a try and let me know what you think!!
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Creamy Lemony Chicken & Zoodles
Ingredients
- 5 cups zucchini noodles
- 12 oz pre-cooked grilled chicken strips
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tbsp margarine
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt/pepper to taste
Instructions
- On low-medium heat, melt margarine in a large skillet. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, mozzarella cheese, lemon juice, and garlic powder to skillet and stir frequently until smooth.
- Add chicken strips and zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss until all ingredients are coated with sauce.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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