Sun-Dried Chicken Zoodles (Printable Version)

Tender chicken breasts simmered in rich sun-dried tomato sauce served over fresh zucchini noodles.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5.3 oz each)
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Sauce

06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
08 - ¾ cup chicken broth (gluten-free if needed)
09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - 1½ ounces grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, plus extra for garnish

→ Zoodles

13 - 4 medium zucchini (about 24.6 oz), spiralized into noodles
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
15 - ½ teaspoon salt

# Directions:

01 - Pat chicken dry and evenly season both sides with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes to enhance flavor.
05 - Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan. Let simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened. Add crushed red pepper flakes and chopped fresh basil; stir to combine.
06 - Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and gently simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
07 - In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini noodles and salt; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until tender but still firm.
08 - Plate the zoodles and top with chicken breasts and sauce. Garnish with additional basil and Parmesan if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The sauce tastes like you've been simmering it for hours, but you'll finish everything in under 40 minutes.
  • It's creamy and indulgent without making you feel weighed down, especially when served over zucchini noodles instead of pasta.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes bring this unexpected depth that regular tomato sauce never quite achieves.
  • Works perfectly for impressing someone without breaking a sweat in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the chicken dry—it's the difference between a golden sear and pale, steamed chicken that nobody's excited about.
  • The zoodles are cooked at the very end on purpose; if you make them earlier, they'll turn into mush by the time you plate everything.
  • If your sauce breaks and separates (cream splitting), don't panic—remove it from heat immediately, let it cool slightly, then whisk in a splash of cold broth to bring it back together.
03 -
  • Make the sauce first, then cook the chicken in it for the last few minutes instead of cooking them separately if you're short on time or dishes.
  • Double the sauce recipe and freeze half—it reheats beautifully and turns a weeknight chicken breast into something special in 20 minutes.
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