Savory Skillet Delight: Easy Chicken Zucchini Skillet Recipe
A quick and comforting dish that blends tender chicken and fresh zucchini, cooked perfectly in one skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (like basil or parsley), for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers (about 2 minutes).
- Add diced chicken breasts and cook until browned and fully cooked (about 7-10 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in sliced zucchini and mushrooms (if using), cooking for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Add cherry tomatoes in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For meal prep, chop veggies and chicken ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/chicken-zucchini-skillet/
