Description
Healthy Chicken Breast with Zucchini and Squash is a vibrant, wholesome dish that combines tender chicken with fresh zucchini and yellow squash for a nutritious meal that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe takes just 25 minutes from prep to plate. The enticing blend of Italian seasoning and zesty lemon elevates the dish, making it a family favorite. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, it’s an excellent option for meal prep or a last-minute dinner solution. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 lbs boneless chicken breasts
- 10 oz zucchini
- 10 oz yellow squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and slice the zucchini and squash into thin rounds. Dice the chicken breast into small pieces.
- In a bowl, season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, adding 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter.
- Cook the seasoned chicken in the skillet until golden brown (5–7 minutes).
- Push the chicken to one side and add zucchini and squash to the other side; sprinkle with remaining Italian seasoning.
- Sauté vegetables until tender (3–4 minutes), then combine everything in the skillet.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese and drizzle fresh lemon juice over the mixture before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and additional lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg