Lemon Chicken with Zoodles
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 424.8
- Total Fat: 27.9 g
- Cholesterol: 188.6 mg
- Sodium: 890.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 4.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 37.0 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Lemon Chicken with Zoodles calories by ingredient
Introduction
low carb lemon chicken with zoodles (or spinach) low carb lemon chicken with zoodles (or spinach)Number of Servings: 3
Ingredients
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18 oz Kirkland Perdue Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless
3 tbsp Butter, unsalted
1 cup Swanson Chicken Broth 99% Fat Free
8 tbsp Meadow Gold Heavy Cream
9 tsp Lemon Juice 'Real Lemon' 100% juice
3 serving Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss Original Cheese (Serving = 1 wedge)
1.5 tsp (C) Garlic, minced (by SHEILAHARVILLE)
1 tsp Thyme, ground
salt
pepper
paprika
Tips
*if using zoodles, prepare zoodles first, salt and drain in strainer in sink while prepping rest of food to remove moisture (I roll zoodles in papertowels about midway)
**substitute 1/4 cup parmesan cheese for laughing cow wedges
***I half the chicken breasts, so it takes about 15 minutes in the oven; baking time may take longer if chicken breasts are not halved
Directions
Preheat oven to 400
season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste
melt 2 tbsp butter in skillet and sear both sides of chicken breasts (1-2 min per side)
Remove chicken to baking dish
melt 1 tbsp butter in skillet and add garlic, stirring frequently (1-2 min), add in chicken broth, heavy cream, swiss cheese, lemon juice, and thyme, and bring to a boil
Once cheese is melted, mix in zoodles (or spinach) and cook for 3-5 minutes.
Drain zoodles, and add lemon juice/broth gravy mixture to chicken in baking dish
Bake chicken in oven for additional 15-20 minutes (or until cooked through)
**Nutrition information does not include zucchini; add separately for accuracy
Serving Size: Makes 3 servings
Number of Servings: 3
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SMURNAN1.
season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste
melt 2 tbsp butter in skillet and sear both sides of chicken breasts (1-2 min per side)
Remove chicken to baking dish
melt 1 tbsp butter in skillet and add garlic, stirring frequently (1-2 min), add in chicken broth, heavy cream, swiss cheese, lemon juice, and thyme, and bring to a boil
Once cheese is melted, mix in zoodles (or spinach) and cook for 3-5 minutes.
Drain zoodles, and add lemon juice/broth gravy mixture to chicken in baking dish
Bake chicken in oven for additional 15-20 minutes (or until cooked through)
**Nutrition information does not include zucchini; add separately for accuracy
Serving Size: Makes 3 servings
Number of Servings: 3
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SMURNAN1.
