Lemon Butter Chicken Zoodles
By Laura Rege

Yields:
2 serving(s)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
We love swapping zoodles into our favorite carb-heavy dishes for a light (but still hearty!) dinner. This lemon butter chicken is so juicy and delicious, we barely notice the absence of pasta! Top it with a healthy dose of parm and red pepper flakes and we doubt you will either.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb.
(2 breasts) Tyson Fresh All Natural Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 Tbsp.
butter
- 5
cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup
freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus 1 lemon, thinly sliced into half moons
- 1 lb.
zoodles
- 5 cups
(5-oz.) loosely packed baby spinach
- 1/4 cup
freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- 1/4 tsp.
red pepper flakes, plus more for serving
Directions
- Step 1Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and cook, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Step 2Return skillet to medium heat and add butter and garlic. Cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour in lemon juice and add lemon slices.
- Step 3Stir in zoodles, spinach, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring until zoodles just start to soften, then season with salt and pepper. Return sliced chicken to skillet and toss to combine.
- Step 4Top with more Parmesan and red pepper flakes before serving.
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