Chicken, Tomatoes, and Zucchini Noodles in Bright Lemon-Garlic Sauce
Chicken, cherry tomatoes, and tender zucchini noodles are coated in a lively lemon-garlic sauce with spinach and sweet peas for a light, satisfying bite. The balance of citrus, herbs, and juicy tomatoes makes Chicken, Tomatoes, and Zucchini Noodles in Bright Lemon-Garlic Sauce perfect for a fresh weeknight dinner or a relaxed summer meal.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken, Tomatoes, and Zucchini Noodles in Bright Lemon-Garlic Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Use a spiralizer to cut the zucchini into noodles; set aside.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Add the tomatoes and cook until they begin to brown, 6 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Add the garlic; cook and stir for 30 seconds.
- 5
Add the zucchini noodles; season with salt, Italian seasoning, and black pepper, then stir to distribute.
- 6
Add the spinach, chicken, peas, lemon juice, and lemon zest; drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- 7
Cover and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 402.43 kcal High 20%
- Protein 11.61 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 55.41 g 20%
- Total Fat 14.24 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 2.17 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.4 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 397.78 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 8.28 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 10.83 g --
- Added Sugars 0.54 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 268.62 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 5.26 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 900.05 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 152.85 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 59.05 mg Good Source 66%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Chicken, Tomatoes, and Zucchini Noodles in Bright Lemon Garlic Sauce is made with 12 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, and Cooked Lemon Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 402.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken, Tomatoes, and Zucchini Noodles in Bright Lemon-Garlic Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Cooked Lemon Chicken Breast, Dried Lemon Peel. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken, Tomatoes, and Zucchini Noodles in Bright Lemon-Garlic Sauce?
- About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 402.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken, Tomatoes, and Zucchini Noodles in Bright Lemon-Garlic Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Chicken, Tomatoes, and Zucchini Noodles in Bright Lemon-Garlic Sauce healthy?
- Chicken, Tomatoes, and Zucchini Noodles in Bright Lemon-Garlic Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 402.43 calories and 11.61 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 397.78 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.17 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tomatoes and Garlic, 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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