This Tomatillo Chicken with Zucchini Noodles recipe is delicious, simple, and healthy, and is pretty much 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.
You will need a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles. Spiralizers are specialized kitchen gadgets that can turn vegetables into strands of curly noodles. In addition to zucchini, you can use a spiralizer with potatoes, carrots, butternut squash and more.
Do you eat spiralized zucchini noodles cooked or raw? You can absolutely eat them both ways. For this specific recipe, I cook them for a minute or two, until they’re warmed through.
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”.
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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.