⏱ 30 min total

Taco Spiced Chicken with Lemon Garlic Zucchini Noodles

Name: Taco Spiced Chicken with Lemon Garlic Zucchini Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 oz Chicken breast; ½ tbsp Taco seasoning mix; 1 medium Zucchini; 1 tbsp Butter; 1 tbsp Chicken broth; ⅛ lemon yields Lemon juice; ¼ tbsp Hot sauce; ½ tbsp Parsley; ⅛ fruit without seeds Lemon; ⅛ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes

Per 1 serving · 365 g · 10 ingredients

Calories

280

14%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
29g
40% of calories
Carbs
9g
13% of calories
Fat
15g
48% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Taco Spiced Chicken with Lemon Garlic Zucchini Noodles (365 g) has 280 calories, with 29 g of protein, 9 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (48% of calories). It is high in protein (57% DV), Vitamin C (60% DV) and Vitamin K (34% 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

2.9g

5.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein57%
Vitamin C60%
Vitamin K34%
Riboflavin (B2)31%
Niacin75%
Vitamin B695%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber10%
Vitamin A15%
Thiamine15%
Folate (B9)16%
Vitamin B1212%
Iron19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat41%
Cholesterol38%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min

1
Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips and season with taco seasoning.
2
Wash and trim the zucchini ends, then spiralize into noodles and set aside.
3
Heat half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir-fry the chicken strips until golden brown, then remove and set aside. Work in batches if necessary.
4
In the same skillet, add the remaining butter, lemon juice, hot sauce, and chicken broth. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring regularly.
5
Add fresh chopped parsley and garlic, then toss in the zucchini noodles for 2-3 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan and stir for another minute.
6
Serve garnished with red pepper flakes and lemon slices.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (365 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	133 μg	15%
Vitamin C	54 mg	60%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	1%
Vitamin E	1 mg	8%
Vitamin K	41 μg	34%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	15%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	31%
Niacin	12 mg	75%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	95%
Folate (B9)	62 μg	16%
Vitamin B12	0.3 μg	12%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	42%
Choline	115 mg	21%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	53 mg	5%
Iron	1 mg	19%
Potassium	948 mg	20%
Magnesium	71 mg	17%
Phosphorus	326 mg	47%
Zinc	1 mg	13%
Copper	0.2 mg	20%
Manganese	0.4 mg	16%
Selenium	26 μg	48%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	0.2 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	357 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.4 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 280 calories

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

53min
Walking (3.5 mph)
34min
Cycling (moderate)
23min
Running (6 mph)
39min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Taco Spiced Chicken with Lemon Garlic Zucchini Noodles?

One serving of Taco Spiced Chicken with Lemon Garlic Zucchini Noodles (1 serving) has 280 calories, which works out to 77 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Taco Spiced Chicken with Lemon Garlic Zucchini Noodles high in protein?

Yes. It has 29 g of protein per serving, and 40% of its calories come from protein (10 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Taco Spiced Chicken with Lemon Garlic Zucchini Noodles keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 13% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Taco Spiced Chicken with Lemon Garlic Zucchini Noodles?

305 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Taco Spiced Chicken with Lemon Garlic Zucchini Noodles?

5.4 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 (365 g)

Calories280

% Daily Value*

Total fat 15g	19%
Saturated fat 8.1g	41%
Trans fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 113mg	38%
Sodium 305mg	13%
Total carbohydrate 9g	3%
Dietary fiber 2.9g	10%
Total sugars 5.4g
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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