Healthy Chicken Breast with Zucchini and Squash
If you’re looking for a quick, nutritious meal, try this Healthy Chicken Breast with Zucchini and Squash. This vibrant dish combines tender chicken with fresh vegetables, all seasoned to perfection. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Packed with protein and vitamins, this one-pan recipe is family-friendly and versatile enough to adapt to various dietary preferences. Serve it over quinoa or rice for a heartier meal or enjoy it as is for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- 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
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Dice chicken into small pieces and slice zucchini and squash.
- In a bowl, mix chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat; add butter and cook chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Set chicken aside; in the same skillet, add remaining butter along with zucchini and squash. Sauté until tender yet crisp (about 3-5 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet, add lemon juice, and cook together for another minute.
- Serve topped with parmesan cheese and parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 110mg