Pan-Seared Lemon Garlic Chicken with Zucchini Noodles

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A light, healthy chicken dish featuring tender lemon garlic chicken breasts served over fresh zucchini noodles for a quick low-carb meal. This low-carb recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, lemon juice, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 International cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; stir and cook for 1 minute until the sauce slightly thickens.
  5. Step 5: Add 3 spiralized medium zucchinis (zoodles) to the skillet, tossing to coat in the lemon garlic sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still firm.
  6. Step 6: Slice the chicken breasts and serve them atop the zucchini noodles, garnished with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.

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