While I did eat processed carbs now and then (mimosas, anyone? Lasagna? Pizza? I can't always say no...), I find that it's pretty easy to avoid them by making substitutions for things in recipes, like this Low Carb Creamy Chicken & Zucchini Pasta Recipe.
I am always looking for ways to cut out processed foods and carbs in my every day diet...while I want to stay thin, I actually hate exercise and will basically do anything to avoid getting on my elliptical machine...
Or god forbid, actually signing up for a gym membership and THEN ACTUALLY GOING TO THE GYM.
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Low Carb Creamy Chicken Zucchini Pasta Recipe
I've been following the low carb lifestyle off and on for over a decade now, and I have to tell you, it is not that difficult to follow!
I lost about 30 pounds by doing a low carb diet plan, even with cheating now and then.
Why I love this Creamy Chicken Zucchini Pasta
I recently gained quite a bit of weight due to traveling a lot, developing a taste for craft beer, and well...being unmotivated! I am now at the point where I am making myself get back into a full low carb lifestyle, as I am not drinking much alcohol anymore due to health reasons.
That was the majority of my carb intake for the past two years, so it only makes sense that I just embrace it 100% again and lose this pesky 10 pounds that I gained between 2017-2018. Goodbye, little belly! Goodbye, muffin tops...
Yes, that pun was intentional.
Now, don't allow the title of this recipe post mislead you, there isn't actually ANY PASTA at all in this Creamy Chicken & Zucchini Pasta Recipe!
The zucchini replaces the pasta, so that you are not only avoiding all of those processed carbohydrates, but you're also getting more veggies into your meal, which is perfect for the kids too!
This Zucchini Chicken Pasta Recipe is so Healthy!
This is really like a veggie pasta with a bit of chicken and cheese thrown in, it is full of healthy goodness that is perfect for the entire family!
Using spiralized zucchini is a really fantastic way to sneak some additional veggies into any meal, as when you spiralize zucchini, it can take the form of pasta or can even just be mixed in with other ingredients.
Zucchini doesn't have an overpowering, strong flavor, and it is packed with Vitamin C and even has fiber, and Vitamin B6.
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How to Make our Creamy Chicken Zucchini Pasta Recipe
Low Carb Creamy Chicken Zucchini Pasta Recipe Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 3 large zucchini, spiralized into noodle shaped strands
- ½ cup matchstick carrots
- ½ cup shredded cooked chicken
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- grated Parmesan cheese
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Directions for how to make this recipe:
In a large skillet, add the butter, the mushrooms, the green onions, the garlic, and your salt and pepper. Heat this mixture on medium heat until the butter is melted and the mushrooms are soft, which will take about 3-5 minutes.
Add in your tomatoes, zucchini and carrots and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes and add in basil and whipping cream.
Cook 6-7 minutes or until zucchini and carrots are tender, or leave a little crunch if you would prefer that texture. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese.
This Creamy Chicken & Zucchini Pasta Recipe serves four people, but can easily be doubled for a large family, or to ensure that you have leftovers for lunch the next day!
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Creamy Chicken and Zucchini Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 package 8 oz sliced fresh mushrooms
- 3 green onions chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 3 large zucchini spiralized into noodle shaped strands
- ½ cup matchstick carrots
- ½ cup shredded cooked chicken
- ½ cup fresh basil chopped
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add butter, mushrooms, green onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Heat on medium until butter is melted and mushrooms are soft, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, zucchini and carrots and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes and add in basil and whipping cream. Cook 6-7 minutes or until zucchini and carrots are tender, or leave a little crunch if you would prefer that texture.
- Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese.
Tamie
That looks so good!!!
Victoria Taylor
This made this for dinner... It is divine. I didn't have cream so I used Greek yoghurt instead.
Jenn
I am so glad that you liked it!!
Tamie
Looks delicious, I will have to try it!