Chicken and Zucchini Noodle Caprese (Recipe)

November 17, 2019 

Chicken and Zucchini Noodle Caprese (Recipe)

Ingredients

 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut 1/2-inch cubes

 kosher salt

 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

 1 tablespoon olive oil

 3 garlic cloves, chopped

 3/4 lb grape tomatoes, cut in half

 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

 Kosher Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil

 1 large zucchini, spiralized with Blade D

2 oz fresh mini mozzarella balls, cut in half

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Instructions

 Start by spriralizing the zucchini using blade D if you have the Inspiralizer, or the thickest noodle blade your spiralizer has.

 Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and oregano.

 In a large non-stick pan set over med-high heat, heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil.

 Add the chicken and cook, stirring until browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Set aside.

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 Reduce heat to medium, add the remaining oil and garlic and cook until golden, 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, and crushed red pepper flakes, and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper.

Reduce the heat to low. Simmer, covered, until the tomatoes soften, 15 minutes.

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​ Increase heat to high, stir in the zucchini and basil, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook 2 minutes.

  Add the chicken back to the skillet along with the mozzarella and serve right away.

Enjoy!!