Description
A quick and healthy one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken breast with tender zucchini and squash, brightened with lemon and Italian seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 oz zucchini, sliced
- 10 oz yellow squash, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning (divided)
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Season diced chicken breast with salt, pepper, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil.
- Cook seasoned chicken pieces in the skillet for about 5-6 minutes until browned, then flip and cook another 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
- Add zucchini and yellow squash to the skillet, stirring gently to combine. Season with remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, cut chicken pieces evenly and do not overcrowd the pan to maintain a good sear.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg