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Creamy Chicken Zucchini Pasta

Creamy, flavorful, and ready in under 20 minutes — the perfect easy dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2–3 small zucchini
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 3–4 tbsp cream cheese
  • ½ onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Paprika
  • Dried basil
  • Dried thyme

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a little oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the finely chopped onion and garlic until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add the diced chicken and cook until golden.

  3. 3

    Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, basil, and thyme.

  4. 4

    Using a vegetable peeler, slice the zucchini into thin ribbons. Add them to the skillet, followed by the cream cheese. Stir and cook for another 2–3 minutes, just until the zucchini is tender.

  5. 5

    Season with extra salt if needed and serve immediately.