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!
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini spiralized into noodles
- 1 lb. chicken breasts
- 1 ½ Tbsp. 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
Instructions
- 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!
Notes
- If you're not on a low-carb diet, feel free to serve with regular pasta instead.
Nutrition
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
