Healthy Chicken Breast with Zucchini and Squash
Healthy Chicken Breast with Zucchini and Squash is a vibrant, nutritious dish that brings together lean protein and fresh vegetables for a delightful dinner option. This recipe caters to busy lifestyles with its quick preparation time of just 25 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 lbs boneless chicken breasts
- 10 oz zucchini
- 10 oz yellow squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (or additional olive oil)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning, split
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, split
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, with extra for garnish
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash vegetables and dice chicken into small pieces.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and lemon zest; cook in the skillet until golden brown (6-7 minutes).
- Add sliced zucchini and yellow squash to the pan; sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir everything together, drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 307
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 542mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 98mg