Description
Healthy Chicken Breast with Zucchini and Squash is a flavorful, nutritious dish that seamlessly combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables. This recipe is designed for those who want a quick, healthy meal without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 lbs boneless chicken breasts
- 10 oz zucchini
- 10 oz yellow squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Dice chicken into small pieces and slice zucchini and squash evenly.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon zest.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the seasoned chicken until golden brown (5β7 minutes).
- Push chicken to one side of the skillet; add zucchini and squash along with remaining seasoning; sautΓ© until tender (3β5 minutes).
- Stir everything together; sprinkle with parmesan cheese and drizzle with lemon juice; cook for another minute.
- Remove from heat; garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for enhanced flavor. Donβt overcook the chicken to maintain juiciness. Feel free to customize vegetables based on your preference.