Vodka Sauce Chicken Zucchini Noodles
Vodka Sauce Chicken Zucchini Noodles - Easy, quick, but SO delicious Zucchini Noodles and Chicken tossed with homemade Vodka Sauce.
Servings : 4 Serves
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and pepper , to taste
FOR THE VODKA SAUCE
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves , minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) can low sodium diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Peel zucchini lengthwise with a vegetable peeler to create long strips.
- Lay zucchini strips flat on a paper towel-lined baking sheet; set aside to dry.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with thyme, salt and pepper; add to skillet and cook for 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Remove from skillet; cut into strips and set aside. Cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Add the vodka and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in milk and continue to simmer for 10 more minutes.
- Stir in the cheese; continue to stir until well incorporated.
- Add previously prepared chicken and zucchini to the sauce; cook for 1 more minute, or until heated through.
- Remove from heat and serve.
Notes
WW FREESTYLE SMART POINTS: 11
Nutrition
Calories: 460 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16 g | Protein: 28 g | Fat: 24 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Cholesterol: 77 mg | Sodium: 544 mg | Potassium: 1210 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 11 g | Vitamin A: 915 IU | Vitamin C: 48.3 mg | Calcium: 290 mg | Iron: 2.8 mg | Net Carbs: 13 g
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