italian style garlic chicken with zucchini noodles

Name: Italian Style Garlic Chicken with Zucchini noodles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) chicken tenders or cut up boneless skinless chicken thighs.; 3-4 tablespoon(s) olive oil divided; 3 cup(s) spiralized zucchini squash packed; 3 cup(s) spiralized yellow summer squash packed; 2 1/2 cup(s) a combination of coarsely chopped yellow and red bell pepper; 2 cup(s) coarsley chopped sweet onion; 8 ounce(s) thick cut sliced mushrooms; 6 - pressed cloves garlic divided (about 1 1/2 tb); 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic salt divided; 3/4- 1 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper divided; 1 teaspoon(s) italian seasoning dried; 1/2 teaspoon(s) onion salt; 1 teaspoon(s) dried parsley; 1/4 cup(s) fresh parmesean cheese; 1/4 cup(s) ready made pesto such as buitoni refrigerated section of store.; 1 cup(s) fat free mozzarella cheese

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Nor Mac

Northern, MA

Updated on May 4, 2017

I am trying to eat healthier. This is a really flavorful low carb dish. I came up with. I used spiralized squash as a substitution for pasta. You will not even miss the pasta. It is low-carb, low fat, and delicious. whether, You are on a diet, or not on a diet. My husband loves it. I hope you all enjoy it as well!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken tenders or cut up boneless skinless chicken thighs.
3-4 tablespoons olive oil divided
3 cups spiralized zucchini squash packed
3 cups spiralized yellow summer squash packed
2 1/2 cups a combination of coarsely chopped yellow and red bell pepper
2 cups coarsley chopped sweet onion
8 ounces thick cut sliced mushrooms
6 - pressed cloves garlic divided (about 1 1/2 tb)
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt divided
3/4- 1 teaspoons ground black pepper divided
1 teaspoon italian seasoning dried
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 cup fresh parmesean cheese
1/4 cup ready made pesto such as buitoni refrigerated section of store.
1 cup fat free mozzarella cheese

How To Make italian style garlic chicken with zucchini noodles

Step 1

Place 1 1/2 TB oil in large Wok or saute pan.

Step 2

Cook chicken in the oil with 1/2 the salt and pepper.
Step 3

When chicken is cooked through. Push to side of pan. Add 1/2 the garlic. Cook until it gets lightly browned. Toss with chicken. Cook together about 5 minutes while stirring.
Step 4

Remove chicken to platter. Cover and set aside.
Step 5

Add remaining olive oil to pan. Stir fry the peppers, onion, and mushrooms. Cook about 10-15 minutes over high heat. Stir constantly. Vegetables will cook down.
Step 6

Push vegetables to side of pan. Add in remaining garlic and seasonings. When garlic starts to brown. Combine with vegetables.
Step 7

Add in the squash. Stir fry until squash is cooked. It will cook down a lot. About 5-7 minutes. Drain off juice.
Step 8

Add in the pesto. Combine welll with vegetables. Add chicken back to pan.sprinkle with parmasean. Toss well. Cook until hot.
Step 9

Remove from heat. Serve each portion topped with fat free mozzarella.
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