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Keto Chicken Zucchini Linguine

Enjoy pasta with super low carbs, extra fibers, vitamins and minerals. It is keto friendly, easy to prepare, and comes together in 30 minutes.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Keto, Low Carb
Keyword keto Zucchini Linguine, Zucchini Linguine
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 485kcal
Author Rayane Chehab, MS, RDN

Ingredients

  • 1 zucchini large
  • 1 cup chicken breast diced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
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Instructions

  • Wash and dry the zucchini thoroughly. Using a sharp vegetable peeler or spiralizer to make “linguini noodles” with the zucchini until you reach the seeds. Discard stems and seeds.
  • Place the linguini in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let stand for half an hour so that the zucchini loses its excessive water. Gently squeeze the zucchini to drain the water.
  • In the mean time, season diced chicken with salt, garlic and pepper.
  • In a pan over medium high heat, add olive oil in and sauté chicken until golden brown.
  • Add halved tomatoes and zucchini. Keep stirring.
  • Finally, add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese in and stir well. Do not overcook this. Remove from heat, transfer to a plate and serve hot. Top with more Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 1689mg | Potassium: 763mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1630IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 359mg | Iron: 1mg