Chicken Parmesan Over Zucchini Noodles

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Learn how to make Zucchini Zoodles!

This recipe originally on Cooking Light by Rebecca Longshore.

Lighten up a classic with zucchini noodles. Cut carbs and calories in half with portion-savvy chicken cutlets and fresh zucchini noodles. Enjoy a lighter pasta for your favorite weeknight meal with zucchini noodles. They add a punch of fiber, and a boost of nutrients to this classic dish in just two additional minutes.

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A julienne peeler creates lovely “zoodles,” but may we suggest a spiralizer? It works like a pencil sharpener, turning veggies into noodles (look for them at kitchen stores and amazon.com).

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Chicken Parmesan Over Zucchini Noodles

This is a delicious dish full of healthy ingredients you'd be happy to serve any day of the week.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield 4 people
Serving Size 1 chicken and 1/4 of noodles
Course Dinner
Cuisine Universal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 tablespoon thyme fresh, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves thinly sliced and divided
  • 1 shallot thinly sliced
  • 1 pound heirloom tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt 2% reduced-fat
  • 1 ounce parmesan cheese grated, divided (about 1/4 cup)
  • 16 ounces boneless and skinless chicken breast cutlets 4 pieces
  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat panko
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • cooking spray
  • 4 zucchini medium
  • 2 ounces mozzarella cheese fresh, very thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves torn, divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add thyme, 4 garlic cloves, and shallot; cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, wine, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper; cook 8 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
  • Combine yogurt and Parmesan; spread over both sides of cutlets. Combine panko and garlic powder. Dredge cutlets in panko mixture. Place cutlets on a wire rack coated with cooking spray. Place rack on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 12 minutes or until done.
  • Using a julienne peeler, peel zucchini lengthwise into strips, stopping at the inside part containing the seeds; discard seeds.
  • Preheat broiler to high. Top each cutlet with 2 tablespoons sauce; top sauce evenly with mozzarella. Broil 2 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add remaining 2 garlic cloves; cook 1 minute. Add zucchini; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Toss with remaining sauce, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and half of basil.
  • Arrange 3/4 cup zucchini noodles on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with 1 chicken portion; sprinkle servings evenly with remaining half of basil.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1chicken and 1/4 of noodles | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 16.6g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 529mg | Fiber: 5g | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 3mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 10
Keywords Kid-Friendly, Pasta

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