Recipe: Zucchini Chicken Alfredo (low carb) - repost

Hi Michael, I'm posting a recipe that I uave not tried yet but should be a regular on my menus. I started an Atkins/keto combo the first of this month and I have been searching for low carb recipes everywhere. I first searched here using the term "low carb". There are some recipes but not enough of the induction ones. Here is one for you.

ZUCCHINI CHICKEN ALFREDO

2 medium zucchini
12 oz raw boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 tbsp unsalted stick butter
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tsp olive oil

Thinly slice the zucchini with a vegetable peeler into thin strips; place in a large bowl.

Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels and season each with a pinch of each salt and pepper.

Heat a medium non-stick saute pan over medium-high heat and add 2 teaspoons of olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken breast and cook on each side for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and once cool slice into 1/2-inch slices.

Melt the butter in a medium saucepot over medium heat. Add the whipping cream and stir. Simmer gently until the cream has reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, the nutmeg and a pinch of pepper. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat.

Add the Alfredo sauce to the zucchini and gently mix to combine Divide the zucchini noodles between two plates. Top with chicken and enjoy!

Phase: Phase 1
Makes 2 servings
6.6g Net Carbs
29.8g Protein; 41.8g Fat; 2.2g Fiber; 522 Calories

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