95% would make again
Creamy Tomato Basil Zucchini “Linguine”
featured in 5 Amazing Zucchini Carb Swaps
This fresh and flavorful pasta dish combines juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and tender zucchini in a creamy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Tasty Team
May 26, 2023
Ingredients
for 2 servings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (200 g), halved
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
Zucchini “Linguini”
- 2 zucchinis, peeled
- 1 teaspoon salt
Creamy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chicken broth (60 mL)
- ½ cup greek yogurt (140 g)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (55 g), grated
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
Nutrition Info
- Calories 559
- Fat 33g
- Carbs 29g
- Fiber 4g
- Sugar 15g
- Protein 43g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Use a peeler to thinly slice zucchini into “linguini” noodles. Set aside in a bowl and mix with salt. Let sit for 20 minutes to draw moisture out of the noodles. Drain the zucchini with a clean dish cloth or paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add in chicken breast, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until no longer pink. Add in zucchini noodles, cherry tomatoes, and dried basil. Cook for an additional minute and remove from heat. Set aside in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil for for the creamy sauce in the skillet. Add in garlic cloves and cook for about 30 seconds. Add in chicken broth to cool skillet, and reduce heat to low. (This step is important: if skillet is too hot, the Greek yogurt will curdle, so allow it to cool down before adding it in).
- Add in Greek yogurt, parmesan, and dried basil. Mix until well combined. Add in the chicken, zoodles, and tomato mixture. Mix together and then remove from heat.
- Serve and garnish with fresh chopped basil, as desired.
- Enjoy!
