Keto Chicken Alfredo
This creamy, low-carb chicken alfredo uses heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to create a rich sauce that's perfect for a keto diet. Served over zucchini noodles, it's a satisfying and flavorful meal. It comes together quickly for a delicious weeknight dinner.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 35 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 837 kcal
Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 600 gchicken breast, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
- 15 mlolive oil
- 3 clovegarlic, minced
- 480 mlheavy cream
- 60 gcream cheese, softened
- 60 gparmesan cheese, grated
- 120 mlchicken broth
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 4 pcszucchini, spiralized into noodles
garnish
- 1 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)
Equipment
large skillet · tongs · whisk
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Add the chicken breast to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
- 4
Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
Reduce the heat to medium, then add the garlic to the same skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Do not let the garlic burn, as it will become bitter.
- 6
Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, then add the cream cheese.
- 7
Whisk constantly until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
About 3 min
- 8
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and continue to whisk until the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
About 2 min
- 9
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce and stir to coat.
- 10
Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss gently with the chicken and sauce until just heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Avoid overcooking the zucchini noodles to keep them from becoming watery.
- 11
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 836.9kcal
- Protein
- 58g
- Carbs
- 10.9g
- Fat
- 63.3g
- Fibre
- 1.8g
- Sugar
- 8.1g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover chicken alfredo in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth or cream if needed to restore consistency.
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