Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sliced zucchini
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley (optional)
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken cubes with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Add the zucchini and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender, about 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Serve the Chicken Zucchini Alfredo with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Interesting Facts
- Alfredo sauce is an Italian sauce that originated in Rome.
- The original Alfredo sauce was made with just butter and Parmesan cheese.
- Adding cream to Alfredo sauce makes it a creamy Alfredo sauce.