⏱ 25 min total

Cowboy Butter Chicken with Zucchini Noodles

Name: Cowboy Butter Chicken with Zucchini Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 oz Chicken breast; 1 medium Zucchini; 1 tbsp Butter; ½ tbsp Lemon juice; ¼ tsp Lemon zest; 1 clove Garlic; ¼ tbsp Dijon mustard; ¼ pinch Cayenne pepper; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Paprika; 1 tbsp Chicken broth; ¼ tbsp Hot sauce; ½ tbsp Parsley; ¼ tbsp chopped Chives; ½ tsp, ground Thyme; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; 1 slice (1/8 of fruit) Lemon

Per 1 serving · 374 g · 18 ingredients

Calories

290

15%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
29g
39% of calories
Carbs
10g
14% of calories
Fat
16g
47% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Cowboy Butter Chicken with Zucchini Noodles (374 g) has 290 calories, with 29 g of protein, 10 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (47% of calories). It is high in protein (58% DV), Vitamin C (62% DV) and Vitamin K (46% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 41% and 38% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

77cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

10g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.3g

5.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein58%
Vitamin C62%
Vitamin K46%
Riboflavin (B2)29%
Niacin76%
Vitamin B6101%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber12%
Vitamin A16%
Thiamine16%
Folate (B9)16%
Vitamin B1211%
Magnesium18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat41%
Cholesterol38%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 15 min

1
Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper in a large bowl or shallow plate. Set aside.
2
Wash and trim the ends of the zucchini. Use a spiralizer or julienne peeler to make zucchini noodles. Set aside in a bowl.
3
Heat one-fourth of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips in a single layer and cook for one minute without stirring.
4
Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, then stir the chicken strips to cook on the other side for a couple of minutes until almost cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
5
In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Stir in lemon juice, zest, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, cayenne, paprika, and chicken broth. Simmer and reduce for 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly.
6
Stir in parsley, chives, and thyme, then add zucchini noodles. Toss for 2-3 minutes until zucchini are cooked and sauce is reduced. Return chicken to the pan and cook for another minute.
7
Serve immediately, garnished with red pepper flakes and lemon slices.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (374 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	141 μg	16%
Vitamin C	56 mg	62%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	1%
Vitamin E	1 mg	9%
Vitamin K	55 μg	46%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	16%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	29%
Niacin	12 mg	76%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	101%
Folate (B9)	66 μg	16%
Vitamin B12	0.3 μg	11%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	43%
Choline	117 mg	21%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	75 mg	8%
Iron	2 mg	30%
Potassium	981 mg	21%
Magnesium	76 mg	18%
Phosphorus	337 mg	48%
Zinc	2 mg	14%
Copper	0.2 mg	21%
Manganese	0.4 mg	18%
Selenium	28 μg	51%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	1 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	447 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.5 μg	—
Fructose	3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	4 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	103 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.2 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.4 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.2 μg	—

Burning 290 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

55min
Walking (3.5 mph)
35min
Cycling (moderate)
24min
Running (6 mph)
41min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Cowboy Butter Chicken with Zucchini Noodles?

One serving of Cowboy Butter Chicken with Zucchini Noodles (1 serving) has 290 calories, which works out to 77 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Cowboy Butter Chicken with Zucchini Noodles high in protein?

Yes. It has 29 g of protein per serving, and 39% of its calories come from protein (10 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Cowboy Butter Chicken with Zucchini Noodles keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 14% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Cowboy Butter Chicken with Zucchini Noodles?

329 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Cowboy Butter Chicken with Zucchini Noodles?

5.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (374 g)

Calories290

% Daily Value*

Total fat 16g	20%
Saturated fat 8.1g	41%
Trans fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 113mg	38%
Sodium 329mg	14%
Total carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary fiber 3.3g	12%
Total sugars 5.2g
Protein 29g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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