Cajun Chicken Zucchini Noodles
Cajun Chicken Zucchini Noodles are bursting authentic Louisiana flavors in this low-carb, keto, and Whole30 zoodles recipe. Bell peppers, onions, and garlic are sauteed in a skillet, tossed with a creamy and dairy-free cashew alfredo sauce, and then served with seared chicken breasts. You can also easily meal prep this healthy dish for those busy weeknights!
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: Cajun
Servings: 5 servings
- 4 zucchini spiralized into noodles
- 1 lb. chicken breasts
- 1 ½ Tbsp. blackened seasoning or Cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 bell peppers red or green, thinly sliced
- ½ onion sweet or red, thinly sliced
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil divided
- 1 tsp. salt divided
- ¾ cup raw cashews soaked in water 30 minutes
- ¼ cup chicken broth milk or water
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- Tomatoes seeded and diced, optional
- Parsley finely chopped, optional
Place raw cashews in a medium-sized bowl with enough water to completely cover them. Let soak for at least 30 minutes.
Drain the water from the cashews. Add the nuts to a high-speed blender (such as a Nutribullet) along with chicken broth (or water), ½ tablespoon of blackened seasoning, and a lemon juice. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth. Spiralize zucchini into zucchini noodles. Tenderize chicken with a meat mallet until it is 1-inch thick. Cut into four 4-ounce portions.
Sprinkle chicken breasts evenly with 1 tablespoon of blackened seasoning and ¼ teaspoon salt. Lightly press it into the chicken.
Sauté for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables become tender.
Add garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute.
Add zucchini noodles to the skillet with the sauce and chicken. Warm up over low heat for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
Serve Cajun chicken zoodles with diced tomatoes and fresh parsley. Enjoy!
- If you're not on a low-carb diet, feel free to serve with regular pasta instead.
Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 1729mg | Potassium: 999mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1831IU | Vitamin C: 93mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg