Chicken and Zucchini Noodle Caprese
"Chicken and Zucchini Noodle Caprese features tender pieces of sautéed chicken breast paired with juicy grape tomatoes, all tossed together with spiralized zucchini, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil. This delightful dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a simple, low-carb option for any meal!"
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Ingredients
- 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3/4 lb grape tomatoes
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 large zucchini
- 2 oz fresh mini mozzarella balls
- kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Begin by spiralizing the zucchini using blade D on your Inspiralizer, or opt for the thickest noodle blade available on your spiralizer.
- 2
Season the chicken with half a teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, and oregano.
- 3
In a spacious non-stick skillet set over medium-high heat, pour in half a tablespoon of the oil.
- 4
Introduce the chicken to the pan and sauté, stirring frequently, until it is nicely browned and fully cooked, which should take around 6 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- 5
Lower the heat to medium, then add the remaining oil and minced garlic, cooking until the garlic turns golden, about 30 seconds. Next, toss in the tomatoes along with crushed red pepper flakes, seasoning the mixture with a quarter teaspoon of salt and black pepper.
- 6
Decrease the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer, covered, until the tomatoes become tender, approximately 15 minutes.
- 7
Raise the heat to high, mix in the zucchini noodles and fresh basil, seasoning with another quarter teaspoon of salt, and cook for 2 minutes.
- 8
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, add the mozzarella, and serve immediately.