Chicken Zoodle Pasta : Light, Balanced & Packed with Flavor
This Chicken Zoodle Pasta is the perfect blend of cozy and clean. With half traditional pasta and half spiralized zucchini noodles, you get the comfort of a pasta dish with a fresh, lighter twist. Tossed with juicy chicken and your favorite sauce, it’s quick, satisfying, and full of texture—ideal for a balanced weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
1 cup cooked pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
2 medium zucchini, spiralized into zoodles
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cups cooked, shredded or sliced chicken
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup grated parmesan or a dollop of pesto (optional)
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds.
Add chicken and cook until warmed through.
Add zucchini noodles and cook 2–3 minutes, just until slightly softened.
Stir in cooked pasta and toss everything together. Season with salt and pepper.
Top with parmesan or pesto and garnish with herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 28g