Warm Parmesan Zucchini Noodles with Chicken, Tomatoes and Walnuts

Author: Patty Mastracco

Fresh zucchini spirals replace traditional noodles in this fresh chicken and Parmesan noodle dish.

Warm Parmesan Zucchini Noodles with Chicken, Tomatoes and Walnuts
Yields2 Servings
Prep Time20 minsTotal Time20 mins

Ingredients:

 1 tbsp Olive oil
 ½ cup Coarsely chopped California walnuts
 ½ cup Chopped red onion
 ½ tsp Garlic salt
 1 cup Small cherry tomatoes, halved
 4 cups Fresh zucchini spirals (about 2 medium-large zucchini)
 ¾ cup Diced or shredded cooked chicken
  cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
  tsp Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts, onion and salt and cook until walnuts are toasted, and onion is softened.

2

Stir in tomatoes and cook just until barely softened, stirring frequently. Add zucchini and cook until zucchini is tender. Stir in chicken and Parmesan. Season with pepper.

3

Let cool then pack in 2 airtight containers. Chill until ready to reheat.

4

To reheat, place in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover lightly and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute or cook in a medium skillet set over medium heat until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

2 servings

Serving size


Amount per serving
Calories466
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g42%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Trans Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Polyunsaturated Fat 15g
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 782mg34%
Total Carbohydrate 19g7%
Dietary Fiber 6g22%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 30g

Calcium 253mg20%
Iron 3mg17%
Potassium 1154mg25%
Vitamin D 5mcg25%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.