Description
Healthy Chicken Breast with Zucchini and Squash is a vibrant and satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. This quick recipe features tender chicken paired with fresh zucchini and yellow squash, all brought to life with zesty lemon and savory Italian seasoning. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a nutritious meal that delights the taste buds while nourishing the body. Serve it over grains or enjoy it on its own for a well-rounded dinner that’s both flavorful and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 lbs boneless chicken breasts, diced into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, split
- 2 tablespoons butter, split (or additional olive oil)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning, split
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, split
- 10 oz. (2 small) zucchini, sliced
- 10 oz. (2 small) yellow squash, sliced
- 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
- Dice the chicken and slice the zucchini and squash. Measure out your spices.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, combine olive oil and butter until melted.
- Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
- Push chicken to one side of the skillet; add zucchini and squash along with remaining seasonings. Stir-fry for another 3–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Mix in lemon zest, parsley, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese until combined.
- Serve warm garnished with extra lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of recipe (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg