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Keto Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Keto Chicken Alfredo Recipe

A creamy and delicious keto-friendly Chicken Alfredo made with cauliflower sauce and served over zucchini noodles. It's a comforting and satisfying meal that won't break your carb bank.

A Keto Twist on a Classic

Chicken Alfredo is a beloved dish, known for its rich and creamy sauce coating tender pasta and chicken. However, the traditional version is high in carbohydrates, making it unsuitable for those following a ketogenic diet. This recipe offers a keto-friendly alternative that captures the essence of Chicken Alfredo without the carb overload.

The Secret: Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce

The key to this keto Chicken Alfredo is the cauliflower-based sauce. Cauliflower, when cooked and blended properly, creates a surprisingly creamy and smooth texture, mimicking the richness of heavy cream. The addition of Parmesan cheese, garlic, and butter elevates the flavor, making it indistinguishable from the classic Alfredo sauce.

Zucchini Noodles: A Low-Carb Pasta Substitute

Instead of traditional pasta, this recipe uses zucchini noodles, also known as zoodles. Zucchini is a low-carb vegetable that can be easily spiralized into noodles, providing a healthy and delicious base for the sauce and chicken. They absorb the flavor of the sauce beautifully, creating a satisfying and guilt-free meal.

Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
30m
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Course
dinner
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.

  2. 2.

    Steam or boil cauliflower florets until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain well.

  3. 3.

    In a blender, combine cooked cauliflower, chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and butter. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  4. 4.

    In the same skillet, add the cauliflower Alfredo sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

  5. 5.

    Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and stir to coat.

  6. 6.

    Sauté zucchini noodles in a separate pan with a little olive oil or butter for 2-3 minutes, until slightly softened but still crisp.

  7. 7.

    Serve the Chicken Alfredo over the zucchini noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutritional Information

Calories
450
Protein
40g
Carbs
15g
Fat
28g

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Blender
  • Steamer or pot for boiling
  • Spiralizer

Tips

  • For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Adjust the amount of chicken broth to achieve your desired sauce consistency.
  • Don't overcook the zucchini noodles, as they can become watery.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg to the Alfredo sauce for extra flavor.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts, if preferred.

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