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    Chicken with Lemon Leek Zucchini Noodles

    by Mindy Boyd · Published: Nov 20, 2016 · Updated: Dec 9, 2024

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    Chicken with Lemon Leek Zucchini Noodles is easy, quick, and healthy – a win-win-win!

    This recipe for Chicken with Lemon Leek Zucchini Noodles comes from Cooking Light. I found the recipe on www.myrecipes.com. The original recipe calls for linguine and serves 4.

    Chicken with Lemon Leek Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) is easy, quick, and healthy. This is a great recipe for two, but can be doubled or tripled to feed more.

    When I first started making this dish I used whole wheat linguine. It is very good that way too! Right now we are eating a diet that limits the amount of starchy foods we eat.

    Chicken with Lemon Leek Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) is easy, quick, and healthy. This is a great recipe for two, but can be doubled or tripled to feed more.

    My husband’s doctor wants him to eat a diet that is mainly fruits, vegetables, lean meats, tree nuts, and dairy.Yep. Not much bread, not much pasta, not much rice, not much cereal, not too many tortillas, and not too much sugar.

    Chicken with Lemon Leek Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) is easy, quick, and healthy. This is a great recipe for two, but can be doubled or tripled to feed more.

    So, now I am modifying a lot of the dishes we eat to adhere to these guidelines. And we have been eating a lot of zucchini noodles. They are delicious, easy, and go well with a lot of other veggies, meats, and cheeses. Oh, and healthful!

    For great information on the nutritional value of zucchini check out this article at www.nutrition-and-you.com.Chicken with Lemon Leek Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) is easy, quick, and healthy. This is a great recipe for two, but can be doubled or tripled to feed more.

    We have been doing pretty good with our new way of eating. Being able to modify dishes sure helps a lot.

    Chicken with Lemon Leek Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) is easy, quick, and healthy. This is a great recipe for two, but can be doubled or tripled to feed more.

    You could certainly use pasta, regular or whole wheat. You would just cook the pasta according to the package directions and then add it to the sauce after the chicken broth has reduced, before you put the last tablespoon of butter in.

    Chicken with Lemon Leek Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) is easy, quick, and healthy. This is a great recipe for two, but can be doubled or tripled to feed more.

    Looking for other pasta and zucchini recipes? Check out this Spaghetti with Zucchini & Tomatoes. A great accompaniment to this dish would be these Parmesan Roasted Green Beans because they can be prepared in about the same amount of time as the Chicken with Lemon Leek Zucchini Noodles.

    Chicken with Lemon Leek Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) is easy, quick, and healthy. This is a great recipe for two, but can be doubled or tripled to feed more.

    Chicken with Lemon Leek Zucchini Noodles

    Mindy Boyd
    Chicken with Lemon Leek Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) is easy, quick, and healthy. This is a great recipe for two, but can be doubled or tripled to feed more.
    4.92 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 18 minutes mins
    Total Time 28 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 10 ounces each), pounded to about 1" thickness
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 1/4 cup flour
    • 4 tablespoons butter divided
    • 1 leek cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 zucchini about 10-12 ounces, spiralized
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    Instructions
     

    • Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, dredge through flour, shake off excess.
    • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until brown and juices run clear, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from pan, keep warm.
    • Add 1 tablespoon butter, leeks, garlic, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook until leeks are tender, about 4 minutes.
    • Add broth, lemon juice, and zucchini noodles. Cook until noodles are tender and broth is reduced to about half, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon butter.

    Notes

    To flatten chicken breasts: sprinkle with cold water and place between 2 sheets of plastic wrap, gently pound with a meat mallet or heavy skillet to desired thickness.
    To clean leaks: slice and place in a medium sized bowl of cold water. Swish the leeks around allowing the sand to settle on the bottom. Scoop leeks out so sand stays in the bowl.
    Adapted from MyRecipes
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    1. Casey says

      December 01, 2016 at 6:42 am

      Oh my gosh, I have just become obsessed with zoodles! I will be trying this!

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      • Mindy Boyd says

        December 01, 2016 at 8:49 pm

        Aren’t they awesome?! Thanks!

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    2. Rasakama says

      November 24, 2016 at 8:45 pm

      Zucchini noodles with chicken… An amazing combo for dinner… Very tempting !

      Reply
      • Mindy Boyd says

        November 26, 2016 at 6:14 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Muditis Pottery says

      November 22, 2016 at 4:48 am

      I love Low Carb meals. My husband just processed some zucchini last night and put it in freezer bags. I’m going to have to try this. I use the zucchini in my Spaghetti Pie. Looking forward to more of your Low Carb recipes 🙂

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      • Mindy Boyd says

        November 22, 2016 at 1:41 pm

        I am loving zoodles, much better for the waistline!

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    4. josh says

      November 21, 2016 at 11:59 am

      Sounds tasty!

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      • Mindy Boyd says

        November 22, 2016 at 1:40 pm

        Thank you!

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    5. Sharmila -The Happiefriends Potpourri Corner says

      November 20, 2016 at 10:37 pm

      This is definitely a win win combo.. Love it!!

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      • Mindy Boyd says

        November 21, 2016 at 12:04 am

        Thank you!

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    6. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

      November 20, 2016 at 4:37 am

      I love low carbs meals…this looks really tasty and perfect for my dinner!

      Reply
      • Mindy Boyd says

        November 20, 2016 at 2:06 pm

        Thank you!!

        Reply
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