Keto Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (Cut into bite-size pieces)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (Divided for cooking)
• 3 cloves garlic (Minced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 oz cream cheese (Softened and cut into pieces)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (Finely grated)
• 4 zucchini (Spiralized into noodles)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• fine salt (To taste)
• black pepper (To taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the ingredients. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces, mince the garlic, soften the cream cheese, grate the Parmesan, and spiralize the zucchini into noodles.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook for about 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden on the outside and the thickest pieces reach 165°F (74°C). Transfer the chicken to a plate.

3. 3

   Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.

4. 4

   Pour the heavy cream into the skillet. Add the cream cheese and stir over medium heat until the cream cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth, about 2–3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the grated Parmesan and stir until melted. Simmer gently for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly. Do not let it boil vigorously, or the sauce may separate.

6. 6

   Return the cooked chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken in the sauce and heat through for 1–2 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the zucchini noodles and toss gently with the sauce for 2–4 minutes, just until softened but still slightly firm. Avoid overcooking, since zucchini releases water and can make the sauce thin.

8. 8

   Taste and adjust the salt and pepper. Serve immediately, optionally topped with additional Parmesan or freshly ground black pepper.

Notes

No ingredient list, measurements, or instructions were visible in the supplied Facebook source. This recipe is therefore a reconstructed keto-style interpretation of the title rather than an exact extraction. For a lower-carb result, use zucchini noodles or another low-carbohydrate noodle substitute; pat zucchini noodles dry before cooking if they seem watery.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• keto
• low-carb
• gluten-free
• chicken
• creamy
• skillet
• weeknight dinner