Caprese Chicken with Zoodles

Caprese Chicken with Zoodles

Yes you read that right...zoodles. Interesting word...think of it as the combination of Zuchinni and Noodles..:) Healthy and fabulous. Don't fret if you do not have a zoodle maker because you can totally swap out the zucchini for a spaghetti squash and make veggie noodles as well.

First off...invest in one of these you will totally love it!!!

This one is sold on Amazon for 14.99.  This is what I ordered and what I will be cooking with tonight :) Here are other options that have great reviews

Also sold on Amazon this one is hand held and even cheaper!!!! 8 bucks people!!!!

THIS ONE didn't have a picture but its William Sonoma..and I mean do I need to say more? I am obsessed with their products!!!

So why am I using a zoodler do you ask?? Well because I am limiting my carbs..and the zoodler allows your veggies to take the shape of pasta and trick you into thinking you are eating the bad stuff :) I think its such a great neat trick to eat an extra scoop of vegetables during meal times. 

Now for the dinner...

Shopping List

Three boneless skinless chicken breasts

olive oil

1/4 stick of butter

S&P

Dry oregano

Dry basil

garlic powder

red pepper flakes

balsamic vinegar

buffalo mozzarella cheese ( big slab)

Procedure

place your chicken on a baking pan and drizzle with olive oil

sprinkle seasonings on top and rub thoroughly to coat the chicken in the seasonings. 

on a pan of high heat drop the butter and allow to melt before placing each chicken in the pan. Only place chicken in the pan enough for it to brown both sides then place back on the pan and into a 400 degree oven for about 35 minutes. Searing the chicken locks in the flavor and keeps it really juicy while its baking in the oven :) Once the chicken is cooked ( no pink and only clear juices when pierced with a fork) place a slab of buffalo mozzarella on top and a few torn leaves of basil. Drizzle with a little more olive oil, S/P, and balsamic vinegar!

Since this is a new post and you may or may not have the zoodler yet I will leave that option up to you. I can also tell you that serving this chicken over a bed of Spaghetti squash or placed next to a caesar salad is absolutely amazing!!!!