Keto Zoodle Chicken Carbonara
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Category
Dinner
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Keto Zoodle Chicken Carbonara is a perfect main dish to enjoy with your family and friends on any occasion. Its versatile and can served with zucchini noodles “Zoodles” or keto friendly pasta, enriched with healthy and nutritious ingredients.
Ingredients
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4 bacon slices, cut into strips
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2.2 lb. cooked chicken breast diced
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4 zucchini 3 medium or 4 medium/small
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1 cup sliced mushroom
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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1/3 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/3 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/3 teaspoon dried basil
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 white onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, crushed
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup chicken broth
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1 cup baby spinach
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2 egg yolks
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4 - 5 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano cheese, grated
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1 tablespoon per dish Sundried tomatoes garnish (optional)
Directions
Cook and dice chicken breasts and set aside
Spiralize the zucchini and set aside.
Preheat a non-stick skillet med high heat & add chopped bacon
Let bacon cook until the fat is translucent and meat is beginning to crisp.
Once the bacon is crisp and a deep golden brown, add the zoodles.
Season it with garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper.
Add extra virgin olive oil, chopped onion, red pepper flakes, and crushed garlic cloves in the same skillet.
Cook until chopped onion is lightly golden.
Add In sliced mushroom
Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth.
Add spinach, and stir well to combine.
Cook over medium-low heat for a couple of minutes (4-5) or until spinich is soft.
Stir in chicken and cook for one more minute.
Remove from the heat and add in egg yolks and parmesan cheese.
Stir well to combine.
Top with sundried tomatoes
Serve and enjoy.
Recipe Video
Recipe Note
Cook until most vegetable juices have reduced, before heavy cream and chicken broth.
