Description
A healthy and delicious recipe featuring chicken breast cooked with zucchini and squash, flavored with garlic and Italian seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 lbs boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 oz zucchini, sliced
- 10 oz yellow squash, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season diced chicken breast with salt, pepper, 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 on one side 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 Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly; it should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- You can add other vegetables based on preference.
- This dish can be served over rice or with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Healthy Chicken Breast, Zucchini, Squash, Low Calorie Recipe