For even more flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce. Don't overcook the zucchini! You want it to retain a slight bite. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler to create zucchini ribbons. For a richer flavor, use fresh mozzarella instead of pre-shredded.
Chicken Parmesan with Zucchini Pasta
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME12 mins
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TOTAL TIME32 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS134
A lighter, vibrant take on the classic comfort food! Tender chicken breasts, blanketed in rich marinara and melted mozzarella, rest upon a bed of zucchini spirals for a guilt-free and utterly delicious meal.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate10 g
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Cholesterol88 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein37 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium1190 mg
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Sugar5 g
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Fat10 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
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StepPreheat & Prep: Preheat your oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (5 minutes)
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StepZucchini Prep: Place zucchini spirals in a colander. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of sea salt and the Italian herb blend. Toss well to coat. Set the colander over a bowl to allow excess water to drain while you prepare the chicken. (10 minutes)
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StepChicken Prep: Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound to an even 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness. Remove plastic wrap and season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. (10 minutes)
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StepSauce Simmer: Gently heat the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. (10 minutes)
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StepSear Chicken: Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in the hot skillet until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the seared chicken to the prepared baking sheet. (10 minutes)
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StepSauté Zucchini: In the same skillet, add the zucchini spirals and sauté over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until tender-crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes. (5 minutes)
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StepAssemble: Spoon the warm marinara sauce evenly over each chicken breast. Top each with a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese. (5 minutes)
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StepBroil: Place the baking sheet under the preheated broiler and broil until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning! (2 minutes)
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StepServe: Divide the sautéed zucchini spirals among serving plates. Top with the broiled chicken Parmesan. Spoon extra warm marinara sauce over the chicken and garnish generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately. (5 minutes)
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Lora Bogisich
Dec 29, 2024The broiler step is key to getting the cheese nice and bubbly. Don't skip it!
Tate Thiel
Dec 12, 2024This is now a regular in my dinner rotation. So much healthier than traditional Chicken Parmesan!
Elnora Jerde
Aug 17, 2024I tried this recipe with eggplant instead of zucchini and it was just as delicious!
Cullen Gorczany
Jul 5, 2024I added some garlic and onions to the marinara sauce for extra flavor. Will definitely make this again!
Alba Corwin
Jul 2, 2024I was skeptical about the zucchini pasta, but it was surprisingly delicious. A great way to sneak in some extra vegetables!
Omer Thiel
May 28, 2024Easy to follow and quick to make. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Aglae Beer
May 17, 2024I used a mandoline to make the zucchini noodles, which was much faster than a spiralizer.
Abigale Wyman
Mar 21, 2024My kids are picky eaters, but they actually enjoyed this dish. A definite win!
Sister Fahey
Jan 27, 2024The chicken was so tender and flavorful. Pounding it made a big difference.
Reilly Flatley
Jan 8, 2024This recipe is amazing! The zucchini noodles are a perfect substitute for pasta. My family loved it!