Shirataki noodles can absolutely work for Chicken Alfredo, but you can’t treat them like regular pasta and expect the same result. I’ve spent years developing low-carb versions of comfort food favorites, and this is one of those recipes where technique makes all the difference. The Miracle Noodles are prepped to remove excess moisture, then paired with seasoned chicken and a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce. You get all that cheesy, garlicky goodness without traditional fettuccine.
You may also enjoy my Keto Low-Carb Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo and Zucchini Noodle Shrimp Alfredo recipes.
Miracle Noodles Alfredo Ingredients
- Shirataki Fettuccini Noodles
- Broccoli
- Olive Oil
- Chicken Breasts
- Chicken Seasoning, Salt, and Pepper
- Butter
- Garlic
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Cream Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Spinach
How to Make Miracle Noodles Fettuccine
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Prep the Shirataki Noodles: Drain the noodles and rinse them thoroughly with cold water. Add them to a dry skillet over medium heat and cook for several minutes to remove as much excess moisture as possible. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Broccoli: Heat a little olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli and sauté until tender but still slightly crisp. Remove it from the pan and set aside.
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with chicken seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Add olive oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook on both sides until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken, let it rest, then slice or chop it.
- Sauté the Garlic: Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: Pour in the heavy whipping cream and add the cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Allow it to gently simmer and thicken. Don't boil the sauce.
- Add the Parmesan: Reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until melted and the Alfredo is smooth and creamy.
- Add the Spinach: Stir in the spinach and cook just until it wilts.
- Combine: Add the shirataki fettuccine, broccoli, and chicken to the Alfredo sauce. Toss everything together until well coated. Let it cook for another couple of minutes so the noodles can soak up some of that sauce and flavor.
- Serve: Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, or chicken seasoning as needed. Serve immediately while the Alfredo is hot and creamy.
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Shirataki Miracle Noodles Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups fresh broccoli You can also use frozen, steamable broccoli
- 2-3 7oz packages Shirataki Fettuccini noodles I used 3 packages in this recipe. The noodles are fairly long in length. Use your judgment and decide if you want to cut them in half
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, mine were about 16oz total sliced into cubes
- salt and pepper to taste
- McCormick's Grill Mates Montreal Chicken Seasoning to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ cup heavy cream, If you prefer a lot of cream sauce try ¾ cup try ¾ cup
- 4 oz cream cheese, cut into chunks
- ½ cup Parmesan reggiano cheese shredded
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
Steamed Broccoli
- Slice the broccoli crown into small florets.
- Add an inch of water to a saucepan. Boil the water on high heat. The exact amount of water you will need will vary based on the size of your pan.
- Add the broccoli to the water. Reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes until the broccoli is tender. You can test it by poking with a fork.
Shirataki Noodles Prep
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil with the ¼ teaspoon of salt (high heat) on the stove.
- Remove the Shirataki noodles from the packaging. Place the noodles in a strainer and rinse them thoroughly with water for a couple of minutes. The noodles may have an odor when you remove them from the packaging. This is normal. Rinsing them really well will help remove that. When they cook, this will also disappear.
- Add the noodles to the salted boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the noodles from the boiling pot and dry the noodles thoroughly with paper towels.
- Place a skillet on medium heat. Add the noodles to the pan. Stir the noodles in the pan for 2-3 minutes. This will help drain the excess moisture from the noodles. These steps are important, so the noodles aren't watery.
- Remove the noodles from the pan and set aside.
Chicken Alfredo
- Add the olive oil to the skillet. Next, add the chicken cubes and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes, flipping the chicken until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Add the butter and garlic to the skillet on medium heat. Allow the butter to partially melt and then add the chunks of cream cheese, Parmesan Reggiano, heavy cream, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir continuously until the cheese has melted. The cream cheese may take some time to dissolve.
- Add the chicken, steamed broccoli, fresh spinach, and noodles to the pan. Stir to coat the noodles. Cook until the spinach wilts.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
What Do Shirataki Noodles Taste Like?
They don't have much taste. The noodles will carry the taste of the dish that you pair them with. In this case, alfredo sauce. There is a very noticeable TEXTURE. The texture is very slick, and could be described as rubbery. They don't taste anything like rubber, but the texture is very on par.Nutrition
Nutrition Data
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Frequently Asked Questions and Recipe Pro Tips
Shirataki noodles are low-carb noodles traditionally made from konjac. They’re very low in calories and carbohydrates, which makes them a popular substitute for traditional pasta. You can find them here on Amazon.
Not exactly. They have a slightly different, more chewy texture and very little flavor on their own. That actually works well for Alfredo because the noodles take on the flavor of the rich, creamy sauce.
Yes. Drain and rinse them thoroughly with cold water before cooking. This helps remove the natural aroma that shirataki noodles can have straight from the package.
That slightly fishy or earthy smell can be surprising if you've never used them before. It's from the liquid they're packaged in, not because the noodles have gone bad. A thorough rinse helps get rid of it.
Don't stop after rinsing them. I like to cook them in a dry skillet for a few minutes to remove as much moisture as possible. This improves the texture and helps the Alfredo sauce cling to the noodles.
Shirataki noodles hold a lot of moisture. If you add them straight from the package after rinsing, that water can thin out your beautiful Alfredo sauce. Drying them in a skillet first makes a huge difference.
Chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs will both work. Breasts are leaner, while thighs are a little more forgiving and stay juicy.
Don't overcook it. Cook the chicken just until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, then remove it from the pan while you finish the sauce.
I like to add cream cheese to my alfredo sauce. You can totally omit it if you wish. I add cream cheese for additional flavor.
Melt butter in a skillet.
Allow the butter to melt and then add heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, shredded parmesan reggiano, and salt and pepper to taste.
Stir continuously until the cheese has melted.
Shirataki noodles have almost no calories and virtually no carbs.
What to Pair with Miracle Noodles Alfredo
You can't go wrong with a side salad, roasted Brussels sprouts, or any roasted vegetables.
What's the verdict? Did I enjoy the noodles. I think they are ok. I prefer zucchini noodles and spaghetti squash to the miracle noodles. However, the miracle noodles aren't bad. This exact recipe can be made with zoodles or spaghetti squash. Check out my tips on how to prepare those veggies in these blog posts: Keto Low-Carb Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo and Zucchini Noodle Shrimp Alfredo.
You may also enjoy my Keto Low-Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole recipe.
More Keto Alfredo Recipes
Keto Low Carb Shrimp Alfredo
Keto Low Carb Chicken Alfredo Fathead Pizza
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Alfredo
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Jillian Wade says
I just started the Keto diet and this was just the recipe to satisfy my hunger. My entire family loved it, will definitely make again!
Tisha says
This fettuccini chicken alfredo is perfect for the Keto criteria!! I can eat one of my favorite meals and not feel guilty!!!
Donna says
Can you tell me what the amount per serving is please?
staysnatched says
This information is in the recipe card.
Mary Walters says
@staysnatched, I'm also looking for that information. I see it says there are 4 servings and nutritional information is for 1 servings but how much is a serving? 1 Cup?, 8 ounces? I'm looking for exact measurements please.
staysnatched says
You will have to calculate the measurements yourself.
Donna says
How do you count the macros? How much per serving? Carbs, Fat, Protein?
staysnatched says
Scroll up to the top of the post. This information is documented.
Mary Walters says
@Donna, Nutrition (displayed with net carbs)
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 34g
Noelani Higdon says
OMG! This was awesome! Great flavor! We LOVED it!
staysnatched says
I'm so glad you liked it!
Kim says
Is the nutrition information based on a 1 cup serving? The recipe doesn’t state the serving size. Thanks!
staysnatched says
It's per serving. The recipe makes 4 total servings.
Mary says
@staysnatched, can you be more specific please. Those going by net cabs would like to know the fiber and a serving size. We know there are 4 servings but what is the measurement of a serving??
Melody Roberts says
I made this recipe last night and OMG it was AMAZING!! I did add about 1/4 cup of real bacon bits to it just to add that extra flavouring and to mimic the taste of one of my favorite alfredo dishes. The consistency of the sauce was perfect and I did add the extra cream just to make all the veggies and noodles more creamier. I can't wait to make this again and more of your recipes!
staysnatched says
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Beejal says
So good, I had it with the Miracle Noodles while the family had egg noodles and EVERYONE ate it up! Thank you!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Mary Walters says
ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!
staysnatched says
So glad you enjoyed it!
Mary Walters says
I've been putting off making those noodles because I wasn't sure we'd like them. I bought them because they were one of the items on the "keto grocery list ". I am so impressed with this recipe! My husband and I both loved it! I left out the chicken and spinach because I didn't have any and I added a little more cream. This meal gets 5 stars from us!
staysnatched says
Wonderful! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!