American dinner

Keto Garlic Butter Chicken with Zoodles

Name: Keto Garlic Butter Chicken with Zoodles
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 300 g Chicken breast, thinly sliced; 2 whole Courgettes, spiralised; 30 g Butter; 3 whole Garlic cloves, minced; 100 ml Heavy cream; 40 g Parmesan, grated; 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped

When you crave velvety comfort food without spending hours by the hob, this easy keto garlic butter chicken with zoodles recipe is here to save supper. Sliced chicken breast turns gorgeously golden in bubbling butter, then gets coated in a silky, garlic-spiked Parmesan cream sauce. Tossing spiralised courgettes into the pan at the very last minute keeps them tender-crisp rather than watery, wrapping every strand in sheer richness. Ready in just twenty minutes, it delivers all the cosy, restaurant-worthy satisfaction of an Alfredo-style dinner while keeping things wonderfully light and fuss-free.

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Golden pan-seared chicken breast slices served over spiralised courgette noodles coated in a glossy garlic Parmesan cream sauce, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

20 min · Quick
Beginner
Mild spice
Serves 2
Hob

KetoLow carbGluten freeHigh proteinKeto friendlyHotComfort foodLightOne pot

Contains: Milk. Always check ingredient labels.

Why you'll love it

On the table in just 20 minutes using simple hob cooking.
Rich garlic-butter and Parmesan sauce that coats every ribbon.
Naturally gluten-free, keto-friendly, and high in protein.

Fits your table

Eating solo

Easily halved for a quick, luxurious solo supper with virtually no washing up.

For two

The recipe makes two generous servings, ideal for a cosy weeknight dinner date.

With kids

Mild, buttery, and cheesy, it is a fun and approachable way to introduce courgette noodles to little eaters.

Swaps

For a dairy-free swap, use olive oil and a plant-based double cream alternative with dairy-free hard cheese.

Ingredients

2 servings

Chicken breast, thinly sliced300 g
Courgettes, spiralised2 whole
Butter30 g
Garlic cloves, minced3 whole
Heavy cream100 ml
Parmesan, grated40 g
Fresh parsley, chopped1 tbsp

Steps

Storage & leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, and reheat gently on the hob; freezing is not recommended as courgettes will turn soggy.

Nutrition

This dinner leans keto friendly. We don't publish calorie numbers until they're calculated from real data.

Questions

Is this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, this dish is naturally gluten-free as it uses fresh courgettes and reduces cream for thickness rather than flour.

What allergens are present in this dish?

This dish contains milk from the butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.

Can I spiralise the courgettes in advance?

Yes, you can spiralise them up to a day ahead and store them in the fridge wrapped in kitchen paper to absorb excess moisture.

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Last updated 2026-11-08