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Low Carb Chicken Alfredo

This Low Carb Chicken Alfredo Recipe is a creamy, comforting dish that fits perfectly into a low-carb or keto lifestyle. It's quick to make and delicious enough to satisfy cravings while staying healthy!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: chicken
Cuisine: Italian cuisine
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg optional
  • 2 cups fresh spinach optional
  • Zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for serving

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet or large frying pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Garlic Press (optional)
  • Cheese grater
  • Tongs
  • Serving dish

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Chicken:
  2. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
  3. Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken breasts until golden and done (about 6 to 7 minutes per side). Drain and rest on a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. Make the Alfredo Sauce:
  5. In that same skillet, melt some butter on medium and then add chopped garlic. Cook for 1 minute, until it smells wonderful.
  6. Add the heavy cream and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Whisk the softened cream cheese (microwave at 15 sec intervals until soft; it makes for easier mixing) and grated Parmesan into the sauce.
  8. Sprinkle on Italian seasoning, and optionally now the ground nutmeg. Simmer the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes to reduce down and thicken.
  9. I also like to add some fresh spinach and wilt it down until cooked (skip if you would prefer) for a bit of extra nutrition.
  10. Serve:
  11. Cut the chicken breasts into slices and put twenty to thirty blended boiled in creme steam of zucchini noodles or cauliflower instant rice.
  12. Top with the creamy Alfredo sauce, and garnish any extra Parmesan cheese or parsley.

Notes

  • Zucchini noodles: Use a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles as a low-carb pasta alternative.
  • Cauliflower rice: Sauté riced cauliflower in olive oil until tender as another low-carb option.
For extra flavour, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the Alfredo sauce.
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