Description
Juicy Chicken and Zucchini is a quick one-skillet dinner loaded with golden seared chicken, tender zucchini, and a garlicky butter sauce. Perfect for a healthy, low-carb meal with simple ingredients and rich flavor.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add zucchini with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until tender. Remove and set aside.
4. Reduce heat, melt butter in the skillet, and stir in garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add lemon juice and stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits.
6. Return chicken and zucchini to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the top and let everything simmer for 1–2 minutes.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the skillet while cooking zucchini—it helps keep them crisp.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is perfectly cooked at 165°F.
Add a splash of broth if reheating to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg