Crockpot Chicken and Zucchini Noodles

Name: Amazing Crockpot Chicken and Zucchini Noodles
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth; 2 medium zucchinis; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 cup of water; 1 small onion, diced; 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon of dried rosemary; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Amazing Crockpot Chicken and Zucchini Noodles

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Cuisine

American Comfort Food

Servings

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

4-8 hours

Calories

200

This dish transforms a classic comfort food into a bariatric-friendly meal that's high in protein and low in carbs. Tender, shredded chicken is slow-cooked with herbs and vegetables, then combined with zucchini noodles for a light yet satisfying dish. It's a simple, one-pot meal that's perfect for those on a weight loss journey.

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Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
2 medium zucchinis
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup of water
1 small onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon of dried rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

Place the chicken breasts, chicken broth, water, garlic, onion, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper into the crockpot.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
About 30 minutes before the end of the cooking time, remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
Use a spiralizer to turn the zucchinis into noodles (zoodles). If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler to create thin, noodle-like strips.
Add the zucchini noodles to the crockpot and cook for an additional 10-20 minutes, until the noodles are tender. (they can get mushy when cooked too long)
Serve hot, garnish with parsley if desired.

Recipe Note

You can add in some extra Italian seasoning to give this recipe a nice Italian flair.
Or add a little bit of Curry Powder to lean a little more towards and Indian cuisine.
I like to add some Crushed Red Pepper to add a little bit of heat.
Add a bit of parmesan cheese or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice when serving for a little extra flavor.
You can add other vegetables to the crockpot along with the chicken for added nutrition and flavor. Bell peppers, carrots, celery, or mushrooms could all be great additions.
Zucchini noodles get mushy when overcooked, so keep an eye on them. I actually enjoy them uncooked so I may only cook them in the crockpot for 5 minutes.