Zucchini Noodles with Chicken and Tomatoes in a Lemon Garlic Sauce

Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

This zucchini noodles with chicken and tomatoes in a lemon garlic sauce recipe tosses spiralized zucchini, chicken, tomatoes, and spinach in the sauce.

Ingredients

2 large zucchini, ends trimmed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups baby spinach
1/2 cooked chicken breast, chopped
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 lemons, juiced
1 lemon, zested

Directions

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