High-Protein, Low-Carb Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti
Tender chicken breast, juicy tomatoes, fresh spinach, garlic, and Parmesan come together in a delicious, protein-packed spaghetti-style dinner. Replacing regular pasta with zucchini noodles keeps this recipe low in carbohydrates while delivering plenty of protein.
30 min
Total time
2 servings
Easy dinner
High protein
Low carb
Ingredients
- 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 400 g)
- 3 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, optional
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth, if needed
- Fresh basil, optional, for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
2. Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a plate.
3. Cook the garlic and tomatoes: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and juicy.
4. Add the spinach: Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted.
5. Make it creamy: Add the Parmesan and optional cream cheese. Stir until melted, adding a little chicken broth if needed to loosen the sauce.
6. Add zucchini noodles: Stir in the zucchini noodles and cook for 2–3 minutes until just tender. Avoid overcooking so they do not become watery.
7. Combine and serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together and heat for another minute. Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan, if desired.
Estimated nutrition
Calories
380–450
per serving
Protein
45–55 g
per serving
Total carbs
12–16 g
per serving
Net carbs
8–11 g
per serving
Nutrition is approximate and varies with chicken size, cheese, and optional cream cheese.
