Gluten-Free Chicken & Broccoli "Fettuccine" (Candida-Safe)
Forget what you know about fettuccine night.
This gut-healing, candida-safe remix ditches the wheat, the sugar, and the drama — but keeps the satisfaction of silky "noodles," juicy chicken, and tender broccoli all swimming in a cozy, savoury sauce.
And yes, you’re going to spiral your own zucchini like the kitchen wizard you are. 🪄
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 15 min | Serves: 2–3
Ingredients:
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3 medium organic zucchinis, spiralized into noodles (aka zoodles)
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3 tablespoons avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
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1 kg organic, pasture-raised chicken breast, diced
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7 cups organic broccoli florets
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2 tablespoons organic ginger, minced
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1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
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2 cloves organic garlic, minced (plus extra garlic powder to taste)
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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100g organic liquid bone broth (unsweetened, clean label)
Quick Tip: How to Make Zoodles at Home
No pasta maker, no worries. Just spiralize fresh zucchini, pat dry with a paper towel to remove extra moisture, and lightly sauté for the perfect grain-free fettuccine swap.
No carbs. No regrets.
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Make Your Zoodles Like a Boss:
Rinse zucchinis, chop off the ends, and run them through a spiralizer (or julienne peeler if you're old-school). Lay the zoodles between paper towels and gently blot them to remove extra water — trust us, you don't want soggy noodles.
2. Start the Sauce Party:
Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add broccoli, minced ginger, Himalayan salt, garlic, oregano, and basil. Stir, then cover with a lid and let it steam-cook for 5 minutes until broccoli softens but still flexes a little bite.3. Chicken Time:
Push the veggies aside and add the diced chicken. Crank the heat to medium-high and sauté, flipping occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked and golden — about 5–7 minutes.4. Broth Boost:
In a small saucepan, heat the bone broth gently with extra garlic and oregano. Let it simmer just enough to thicken slightly (no tapioca flour needed — we’re keeping it real). Pour the broth over the chicken and broccoli, tossing everything together in savoury glory.5. Assemble Like a Legend:
Lightly sauté the zoodles in 1 tablespoon avocado oil for 30–60 seconds max — just until warmed through. Plate the zoodles and pile the chicken-broccoli mix on top.6. Serve hot with an optional sprinkle of extra pink salt, fresh parsley, or a drizzle of olive oil for bonus points.
Shortcut Tip:
Pressed for time?
You can buy fresh, ready-made zucchini noodles (zoodles) from most supermarkets or organic grocers.
Just check the label — choose organic if possible and avoid anything with additives like citric acid or preservatives.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
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Calories: ~420
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Protein: ~35g
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Net Carbs: ~5g
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Fat: ~28g
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Sugar: ~2g
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Sodium: ~450mg
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Gut-healing, anti-inflammatory, and insanely satisfying.
Why It's Candida-Safe:
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No grains, no gluten, no sugar, no thickening flours.
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Anti-inflammatory oils, clean protein, gut-loving vegetables.
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Packed with garlic, ginger, and healing bone broth magic.