Healthy Chicken with Zucchini (Print Version)
Juicy chicken pieces cooked with summer squash varieties, Italian herbs, and zesty lemon for a quick, nutritious meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
1 1/4 lbs boneless chicken breasts, diced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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10 oz zucchini, sliced
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10 oz yellow squash, sliced
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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Juice and zest of 1 lemon
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Salt to taste
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Black pepper to taste
→ Optional Garnish
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Fresh parsley, chopped
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
In a bowl, season diced chicken breast with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
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Place the seasoned chicken pieces in the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes on one side until browned. Flip the chicken and cook for another 4-5 minutes until fully cooked.
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Add zucchini and yellow squash to the skillet, stirring gently to combine. Season with remaining Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender yet crisp.
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Mix in the lemon juice and zest. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.