Chicken & Mushroom Alfredo over Zucchini Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless skinless
• 6 garlic (Peeled and minced)
• 8 fl oz heavy whipping cream
• 4 oz Parmesan cheese (Coarsely grated; the instructions specify grating 1 cup)
• 0.5 lb white mushrooms (Thinly sliced)
• 4 medium zucchini squash (Trimmed and peeled into noodle-like sticks)
• black pepper (For seasoning and garnish, to taste)
• butter, unsalted (For cooking; amount not specified)
• salt (For seasoning, to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Wash the zucchini and mushrooms. Trim the zucchini ends and, using a julienne peeler or regular peeler, peel the zucchini into noodle-like sticks. Transfer the zucchini noodles to a large bowl.

2. 2

   Thinly slice the mushrooms and transfer them to a small bowl.

3. 3

   Peel and mince the garlic, then transfer it to a small bowl.

4. 4

   Heat a sauté pan over medium heat.

5. 5

   Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to form thin fillets. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

6. 6

   Melt butter in the sauté pan and swirl the pan to coat the bottom.

7. 7

   Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.

8. 8

   Coarsely grate 1 cup of Parmesan cheese.

9. 9

   After removing the chicken, melt the remaining butter in the sauté pan.

10. 10

    Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, 15–30 seconds.

11. 11

    Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2–3 minutes.

12. 12

    Add the heavy cream and bring it to a simmer.

13. 13

    Stir in the grated Parmesan, salt, and black pepper.

14. 14

    Add the zucchini noodles to the sauce and gently toss until they are well coated.

15. 15

    Slice the chicken crosswise on an angle.

16. 16

    To serve, place the zucchini fettuccine Alfredo in a bowl or on a plate. Top with the sliced chicken and garnish with freshly ground black pepper.

Notes

The source does not specify the amount of butter, salt, or black pepper. It also instructs grating 1 cup of Parmesan while the ingredient list gives a total of 4 oz; the listed ingredient quantity is preserved from the structured recipe data.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• Italian-inspired
• low-carb
• gluten-free
• dinner
• stovetop
• quick meal