{"id":23842,"date":"2026-07-12T16:42:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T23:42:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/?p=23842"},"modified":"2026-07-12T16:42:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T23:42:07","slug":"zucchini-noodles-with-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/zucchini-noodles-with-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Zucchini Noodles with Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-header\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-header-content clearfix\">\n<h2 class=\"tasty-recipes-title\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h2-color.color h2-transform.text-transform\">Skillet Bruschetta Chicken Dinner<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-outer\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-inner\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-stars\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-ratings-buttons tasty-recipes-no-ratings-buttons\" data-tr-default-rating=\"5\"> <span 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class=\"count\">22<\/span> reviews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-details\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"author\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Author:<\/span> <a class=\"tasty-recipes-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/about-sally-mckenney\/\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">Sally McKenney<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"prep-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Prep Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-prep-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">2 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"cook-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Cook Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">25 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"total-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Total Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-total-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">2 hours, 25 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"yield\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Yield:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-yield\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">serves 4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-content\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<p><em>Here is a healthy, light, and simple recipe for bruschetta chicken with zucchini noodles cooked in 1 pan.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ingredient\"><span data-amount=\"1.5\">1.5<\/span> pounds (680g) skinless boneless <strong>chicken breasts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 cup<\/span> + 2 Tablespoons (267ml) <strong>Italian dressing<\/strong>, divided<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> <strong>Italian seasoning<\/strong>, optional<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\"><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> pound (454g) <strong>tomatoes<\/strong>, chopped (about <span data-amount=\"3\" data-unit=\"cup\">3 cups<\/span> chopped)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\"><span data-amount=\"3\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">3 Tablespoons<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"3\" data-unit=\"g\">3g<\/span>) chopped <strong>basil leaves<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\"><span data-amount=\"2\">2<\/span> whole <strong>garlic cloves<\/strong>, minced (about <span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/2 teaspoon<\/span> minced)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_1_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad  adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ingredient\"><strong>salt<\/strong> and freshly <strong>ground black pepper<\/strong> to taste<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\"><span data-amount=\"2\">2<\/span>\u00a0Tablespoons <strong>olive oil<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\"><span data-amount=\"1.5\">1.5<\/span> lbs (about <span data-amount=\"680\" data-unit=\"g\">680g<\/span>) <strong>zucchini,\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OaZrzw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">spiralized into noodles<\/a>*<\/li>\n<li><strong>optional for topping:<\/strong> freshly grated parmesan cheese &amp; more basil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\"><strong>Marinate the chicken in advance:<\/strong> Place chicken breasts into a large zipper food storage bag or shallow dish\/container. Mix 1 cup (240ml) of dressing and Italian seasoning, if using, together and pour on top of chicken. Turn chicken to coat. Seal the bag\/cover the dish and refrigerate for 2\u201424 hours.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\"><strong>Make the bruschetta topping in advance:<\/strong> Combine the chopped tomatoes, chopped basil leaves, minced garlic, and the remaining 2 Tablespoons of Italian dressing. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. You should end up with about 2 and 1\/2 cups (475g) of the bruschetta mixture. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 2\u201424 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_2_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad  adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1\"><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\"><strong>Cook the chicken:<\/strong> In a large skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken (discard marinade), cover, and cook for 10\u201315 minutes, turning a few times. You want the chicken nice and golden-brown on the outside while fully cooked inside. <em>(Chicken is considered done when an <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Q7vqmt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">instant read thermometer<\/a> reads the center of the thickest part as at least 165\u00b0F (74\u00b0C).)<\/em> Remove the chicken to a cutting board; do not clean out skillet. Slice the chicken.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\"><strong>Cook the zucchini noodles:<\/strong> Add 1 Tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, followed by the zucchini noodles (see Notes if using frozen zucchini noodles) and about 1 cup of the bruschetta topping. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. The noodles will cook down, absorbing the flavors. Remove from heat and carefully drain off most of the liquid.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Return the skillet to the stovetop, and add the sliced cooked chicken and the remaining bruschetta mixture. Cook, stirring, for about a minute, until warmed through. Serve immediately, topped with grated parmesan cheese and more fresh basil, if desired.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\">Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for a few days. Reheat in the microwave or covered on the stove over low heat until warmed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_3_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad  adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1\"><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Special Tools <\/strong>(affiliate links): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OaZrzw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Spiralizer<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3PA70AP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">10-inch Skillet<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3v06rIH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Tongs<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RD4bRz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Glass Container<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Chicken:\u00a0<\/strong>You need 4 medium-sized (about 6 ounces or 170g each) boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1.5 pounds (680g) total.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zucchini:\u00a0<\/strong>Zucchini varies greatly in size, but I use about 1.5 pounds (about 680g) of zucchini, which is usually about 3-4 medium zucchini. This recipe is very forgiving if you have more or less than exactly 1.5 pounds. If you do not have a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OaZrzw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">spiralizer<\/a>, you can simply slice the zucchinis into super thin strips instead, or use a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yRojGO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">vegetable peeler<\/a> to slice ribbons. You can use <strong>frozen zucchini noodles<\/strong>, no need to thaw. In step 4, cook with 1 Tablespoon olive oil as directed but do not add the bruschetta topping yet. Cook for 4 minutes, drain all liquid, then add 1 cup bruschetta topping and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and carefully drain off most liquid. Continue with step 5.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_4_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad  adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1\"><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Can I use regular pasta?<\/strong> If you prefer to use regular pasta instead of zucchini noodles, I recommend using 1 pound of angel hair pasta. Cook and drain it according to package directions. I suggest tossing the cooked and drained pasta with a scant 1\/2 cup tomato sauce before adding to the skillet in step 5, for added flavor. The zucchini noodles absorb a lot of flavor from the pan, but regular pasta doesn\u2019t.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-source-link\">\n<p><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\">Find it online<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/skillet-bruschetta-chicken-dinner\/\">https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/skillet-bruschetta-chicken-dinner\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skillet Bruschetta Chicken Dinner 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 5 from 22 reviews Author: Sally McKenney Prep Time: 2 hours Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 2 hours, 25 minutes Yield: serves 4 Here is a healthy, light, and simple recipe for bruschetta chicken with zucchini noodles cooked in 1 &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/zucchini-noodles-with-chicken\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Zucchini Noodles with Chicken&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,219],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23842","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-grandpas-private-collection","category-sallys-baking-addiction"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23842","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23842"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23842\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23843,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23842\/revisions\/23843"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23842"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23842"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23842"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}