The Keto Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta has a creamy texture & a delicious garlic flavor. We prepare this pasta with chicken breast, shirataki noodles or zucchini noodles, olive oil, butter, garlic, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, chicken broth, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and parsley. This pasta contains approximately 450 calories and 7 g of total carbs. This pasta takes almost 35 minutes to prepare. This Keto Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta is excellent for lunch, dinner, family meals, weekly meal prep, and quick weeknight dinners. You can serve this pasta with avocado cucumber salad, garlic butter asparagus, roasted parmesan broccoli, keto garlic bread, or creamy broccoli salad.
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STATS:
- Course: Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
- No. of Calories: 450 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Italian
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Portion Size: 1½ cups
- Cooking Mode: Stovetop
- Total Servings: 4
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Total Carbs: 7 g
TOOLS:
- Skillet
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Colander
INGREDIENTS:
- 500 g chicken breast
- 400 g shirataki noodles
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp. cream cheese
- ½ tsp. Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp. parsley
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
CHICKEN BREAST:
- We utilize chicken breast because it provides protein and a tender texture. You can replace it with boneless chicken thighs.
SHIRATAKI NOODLES:
- We utilize shirataki noodles because they contain very few carbohydrates. As a substitute, you can use zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil enhances the flavor of the chicken while also cooking it. You may choose avocado oil if you prefer.
BUTTER:
- Butter adds richness to the creamy sauce. As an alternative, you can use ghee.
GARLIC:
- Fresh garlic provides a strong, savory flavor. You can use a small amount of garlic powder instead.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy cream creates a smooth and creamy sauce. You can replace it with unsweetened coconut cream, although the flavor will change.
CHICKEN BROTH:
- Chicken broth provides moisture and flavorful flavor. Use homemade or low-carb chicken broth.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese thickens and smoothes the sauce. You can use a little extra Parmesan cheese instead.
ITALIAN SEASONING AND PAPRIKA:
- These seasonings provide aromatic flavor and color. You can use dried oregano, basil, or smoked paprika.
BLACK PEPPER AND RED PEPPER FLAKES:
- These ingredients add mild heat and flavor. Adjust the quantities according to your taste.
FRESH PARSLEY:
- Parsley provides both freshness and color. You may choose fresh basil alternatively.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Strain out and wash the shirataki noodles, and then dry-fry for almost five minutes.
- Make the zucchini noodles if utilizing.
- Garnsih the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, paprika, and pepper.
- In a pan, we warm the olive oil and cook the chicken for just six minutes, till perfectly cooked.
- Bring it out and put aside, heat the butter in a similar pan.
- Include the garlic and cook for almost sixty seconds.
- Put in the cream cheese, chicken broth, and heavy cream, and slowly cook for only three minutes.
- Whisk in the red pepper flakes and Parmesan till the sauce thickens.
- Include the noodles and chicken, mix, and cook for an extra three minutes.
- Add the additional Parmesan and parsley, and then serve hot.
TIPS:
- Completely dry the shirataki noodles and then include them in the sauce.
- We utilize freshly grated Parmesan cheese to get a creamy and smooth texture.
- Include a little chicken broth if the sauce is extra thick.
- Do not cook the zucchini noodles, as they release moisture.
- Cook the chicken to an inside temperature of 74°Celcius.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Avocado Cucumber Salad
- Spinach and Feta Salad
- Creamy Broccoli Salad
- Greek Salad
- Italian Cucumber Tomato Salad
VEGETABLES:
- Garlic Butter Asparagus
- Roasted Parmesan Broccoli
- Lemon Butter Green Beans
- Garlic Zucchini
- Creamed Spinach
BREADS:
- Keto Garlic Bread
- Almond Flour Dinner Rolls
- Cheesy Keto Biscuits
- Low-Carb Focaccia
APPETIZERS:
- Parmesan Crisps
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Caprese Skewers
- Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
DESSERTS:
- Keto Chocolate Mousse
- Sugar-Free Cheesecake Bites
- Keto Peanut Butter Cookies
- Low-Carb Lemon Bars
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the pasta in an airtight box and refrigerate for three to four days.
FREEZER:
- Store the cooled pasta in closed bag for more than two months for best quality.
FAQs:
Will we prepare this pasta without heavy cream?
- Yes, you may utilize unsweetened coconut cream, however it will affect the flavor of the sauce.
How could we prepare the sauce thicker?
- You can slowly cook the sauce carefully or include additional cream cheese or Parmesan cheese.
May we prepare this pasta earlier?
- Yes, you can make the sauce and chicken earlier and store them individually from the noodles. Mix them, warm them, and then serve.
Could we include veggies in this pasta?
- Yes, you can use asparagus, spinach, broccoli, or mushrooms.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
No. of Calories: 450 kcal
Sodium: 650 mg
Net Carbs: 5 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 3 g
Fats: 32 g
Proteins: 35 g
Portion Size: 1½ cups
Total Carbs: 7 g