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Creamy Sundried Tomato + Parmesan Chicken Zoodles

This Creamy Sundried Tomato Parmesan Chicken Zoodles provides 38g protein and 551 calories per serving across 6 servings. Quick stovetop preparation lets you shift the carb-to-protein ratio by using zucchini noodles instead of pasta. Ideal for high-volume meal prep when you need to hit protein targets while controlling total calories.

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Ingredients

6 servings
  • Butter(15g)
  • Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless(680g)

    Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.

  • Tomatoes, Sun-Dried, Packed In Oil(113g)
  • Tomatoes, Sun-Dried, Packed In Oil(99g)
  • Garlic(240g)
  • Half and half cream(300g)
  • Parmesan Cheese(240g)

    Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.

  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil seasoning
  • Red pepper flakes(3g)
  • Zucchini

Instructions

  1. 1Heat the butter in a pan/skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken strips and sprinkle with salt. Pan fry until the chicken is golden browned on all sides and cooked through.
  2. 2Add both semi-dried and sun dried tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of the oil from the jar (optional but adds extra flavour), and add the garlic; sauté until fragrant. (While the chicken is browning, prepare your Zoodles with a Zoodle maker OR with a normal vegetable peeler.)
  3. 3Lower heat, add the cream and the Parmesan cheese; simmer while stirring until the cheese has melted through. Sprinkle over salt, basil and red chilli flakes to your taste.
  4. 4Stir through the Zoodles and continue to simmer until the zoodles have softened to your liking (about 5-8 minutes) and serve.

Nutrition — Per Serving

551

calories

38g

protein

33g

fat

Carbohydrates
29g
Saturated fat
13.6g
Sodium
940 mg
Dietary fiber
3.0g

6 servings per batch · ~282g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Creamy Sundried Tomato + Parmesan Chicken Zoodles have per serving?

Each serving contains 38g of protein and 551 calories with 33g fat and 29g carbs. The zucchini noodles keep carbs moderate while delivering solid protein in a vegetable-forward format.

How long does Creamy Sundried Tomato + Parmesan Chicken Zoodles take to prep?

This recipe is quick prep and yields 6 servings on the stovetop, giving you multiple meals from a single cooking session. With 6 servings, the time investment per meal becomes very efficient across the week.

Is Creamy Sundried Tomato + Parmesan Chicken Zoodles good for fat loss?

At 551 calories and 38g protein per serving, this recipe fits fat-loss phases well when paired with a controlled deficit, especially due to the high volume from zucchini noodles increasing satiety. The lower carb content (29g) compared to fat (33g) is offset by the high protein helping you stay full.

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