Keto Zucchini Noodle and Chicken Skillet
A one-pan, low-carb dinner with garlicky chicken, spiralized zucchini, and baby spinach keto-approved and weeknight-easy.
Ingredients
- - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced thin
- - 2 tbsp olive oil
- - 3 medium zucchinis spiralized
- - 3 garlic cloves minced
- - 4 cups baby spinach
- - Salt pepper, dried thyme, crushed red pepper to taste
- - 1/4 cup shredded parmesan optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Season chicken with salt, pepper, thyme, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet for 30 seconds.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Add zucchini noodles and stir for 1–2 minutes.
- Return chicken to pan, toss everything together.
- Serve topped with parmesan and black pepper.
Notes
- Pat zucchini dry before cooking to avoid sogginess
- Use pre-cooked or leftover chicken to save time
- Add lemon zest for brightness
- Omit cheese for dairy-free version