Life is about enjoying ALL things- including the food on your plate. Don’t deprive yourself of your favorites, rather strive to create healthy copycats, like this classic, to-die-for, dish!

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Penne Rosa Zoodles

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: copycat, noodlesandcompany, zoodles

Calories: 472kcal

Ingredients

2 large boneless chicken breasts
3 medium zucchini
3 tbs. olive oil
24 oz. jar marinara sauce
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup tomatoes diced
3/4 cup mushrooms
2 cups baby spinach

Instructions

Zoodles

Using a handheld spiralizer or the ultimate spiralizer, individually spiralize each zucchini into noodles a.k.a “zoodles”
In a large skillet or saucepan, add 1 tbs. of olive oil and allow to warm over medium heat. Add zoodles to pan and sauté with tongs for 3-5 minutes until softened. Remove from heat.

Chicken

Cook on grill (hello summer!), in oven, or skillet. Cut in slices for four servings.

Penne Rosa Sauce

In a large saucepan, bring 2 tbs. of olive oil to medium heat. Add in garlic and cook until fragrant.
Mix in tomatoes, chicken broth, marinara sauce, & crushed red pepper. Cover with lid & allow to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in cream. Add mushrooms & spinach. Mix thoroughly & let cook until vegetables softened.
Serve over zoodles & top with chicken & sprinkled cheese.