Sautéed Garlic Lemon Chicken with Zucchini Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

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Tender chicken breasts sautéed with garlic and fresh lemon juice, served over lightly cooked zucchini noodles for a refreshing Whole30 meal. This American Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, extra virgin olive oil, and 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 Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, about 6 oz each
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
3 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
Step 2: Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and let rest on a plate.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using) to the same skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant without browning.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan, then add 3 spiralized medium zucchinis. Toss zucchini noodles in the skillet for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still firm.
Step 5: Slice the rested chicken breasts into strips and place over the zucchini noodles. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley on top and serve immediately.