Chicken Parm with Zucchini Noodles
Chicken Parm with Zucchini Noodles pairs tender, pan-seared chicken breasts with a blanket of marinara, gooey mozzarella, and a sprinkle of Parmesan for a classic comfort profile minus the heaviness. The zucchini spirals soak up the sauce and Italian herbs, offering a fresh, peppery snap alongside the rich, cheesy chicken. It’s a balanced weeknight Dinner that feels special without being fussy.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook12 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Parm with Zucchini Noodles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Put the zucchini spirals in a colander and sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and Italian seasoning over the zucchini; toss to coat. Set the colander over a bowl to let the zucchini water drain.
- 3
Wrap the chicken in plastic wrap and place it on a work surface; pound it to 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. Remove the plastic wrap and season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- 4
Warm the marinara sauce in a saucepan over low heat.
- 5
Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set it over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in the hot skillet until browned and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Move the chicken to the prepared baking sheet.
- 6
Position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- 7
Add the zucchini to the same nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir until tender yet slightly firm, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 8
Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast and top with mozzarella cheese.
- 9
Broil the chicken in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 10
Transfer the zucchini to each serving plate and add the chicken. Spoon warm marinara over each piece of chicken and top with Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 385.38 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 62.88 g Good Source 126%
- Carbohydrate 12.85 g 5%
- Total Fat 9.56 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.08 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 155.83 mg High 52%
- Sodium 573.55 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 3.55 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 6.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 255.52 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 2.93 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 605.89 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 20.92 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 10.39 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Chicken Parm with Zucchini Noodles is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 32 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Italian Seasoning. Each serving provides about 385.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Parm with Zucchini Noodles made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Italian Seasoning, Marinara Sauce. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Parm with Zucchini Noodles?
- About 32 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 385.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Parm with Zucchini Noodles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Chicken Parm with Zucchini Noodles healthy?
- Chicken Parm with Zucchini Noodles has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 385.38 calories and 62.88 g of protein, or 126% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 573.55 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.08 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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