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Zucchini Noodles with Chicken and Tomatoes in a Lemon Garlic Sauce

Internationalmedium4 servings
Zucchini Noodles with Chicken and Tomatoes in a Lemon Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

  • large zucchini, ends trimmed
  • tablespoon sextra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • cherry tomatoes, halved
  • clove sgarlic, minced
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • cup sbaby spinach
  • 1/2 cooked chicken breast, chopped
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • lemons, juiced
  • lemon, zested

Instructions

  1. Cut zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer; set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add tomatoes; cook until starting to brown, 6 to 7 minutes.
  4. Add garlic; cook and stir for 30 seconds.
  5. Add zucchini noodles; season with salt, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
  6. Stir to distribute.
  7. Add spinach, chicken, peas, lemon juice, and lemon zest; drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  8. Cover; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Tips

If your zucchini noodles are really long, cut them in half before cooking to make them easier to eat.