Description
A quick and healthy Italian Chicken with Zucchini recipe featuring juicy chicken breasts and tender zucchini sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and classic Italian herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds or half-moons
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme blend)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes (for spice)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini into even 1/4 inch rounds or half-moons for uniform cooking. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Sauté the minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant. Add the zucchini slices, lightly season with salt and pepper, and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, tucking them among the zucchini. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if using. Cover the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.
Notes
- This dish is ready in under 30 minutes.
- Perfect for busy weeknights.
- Minimal cleanup required.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Italian, Chicken, Zucchini, Quick, Healthy