This Tomatillo Chicken with Zucchini Noodles recipe is delicious, simple, and healthy, and is pretty much a the perfect dinner. This is my go-to recipe for boneless skinless chicken thighs!
Healthy low-carb spiralized zucchini noodles tossed in fragrant tomatillo chicken. Spiralized zucchini noodles are an incredibly fresh and healthy alternative to pasta. They are a fun way to increase the number of vegetables we eat.
Squash and zucchini
Squash and zucchini are a good source of vitamins and minerals and provide many health benefits. Read more about health benefits of the zucchini: “Health Benefits of Zucchini”.
How to make this Recipe:
- Cook chicken
Sprinkle the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, if needed. Salsa may have enough salt and spice for this dish. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken and cook until lightly golden brown on both sides, about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Add tomatillo salsa and remove chicken
Add the tomatillo salsa and simmer covered for about 15 – 20 minutes. Meanwhile, spiralize the zucchini. Remove the chicken pieces and place in a bowl.
- Add spiralized zucchini
Add the spiralized zucchini to the pan with the remaining salsa and toss for a minute or two until they’re warmed through.
- Return chicken, garnish, and enjoy
Return chicken to the pan. If desired, garnish with cilantro and grated Cotija cheese, and serve.
Common Questions
If you prefer, you can use:
– Spaghetti squash
– Shirataki noodles
– Whole wheat or gluten-free pasta
Yes! You can prepare the tomatillo chicken in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. For best results, cook the zucchini noodles fresh before serving.
Store the tomatillo chicken separately from the zucchini noodles in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat the chicken in a pan over medium heat or in the microwave. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of broth or water. Cook fresh zucchini noodles separately.
More Dinner Recipes you will Enjoy!
If you try this recipe and like it, please leave your feedback in the comment section below, and don’t forget to rate it! Please also share it with your friends and family.
Finally, please FOLLOW “She Wants To Be Good” on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM for all of my latest blog posts and recipes.
Tomatillo Chicken with Zucchini Noodles
Ingredients
- 6-7 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 16 ounces tomatillo salsa (try before cooking. I like to use the Frontera tomatillo salsa)
- Salt and black pepper to taste (salsa may have enough salt and spice)
- 4 medium zucchinis (or two green zucchinis and two yellow squash)
- Garnishes (optional): fresh cilantro and/or grated Cotija cheese
Instructions
- Sprinkle the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, if needed. Salsa may have enough salt and spice for this dish.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken and cook until lightly golden brown on both sides, about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Add the tomatillo salsa and simmer covered for about 15 – 20 minutes. Meanwhile, spiralize the zucchini. Remove the chicken pieces and place in a bowl.
- Add the spiralized zucchini to the pan with the remaining salsa and toss for a minute or two until they're warmed through.
- Return chicken to the pan. If desired, garnish with cilantro and grated Cotija cheese, and serve.
Hi! I’m Irina. Here you’ll find healthy and healthy-ish recipes.
Most Recent Recipes:
