Description
Chicken Breast with Zucchini and Squash is a one-pan, healthy, and flavorful dinner featuring seared chicken, caramelized zucchini and yellow squash, and aromatic garlic and spices. Quick, balanced, and macro-friendly, it’s a weeknight winner.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
2 medium yellow squash, sliced into half-moons
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and slice vegetables; have spices ready (mise en place).
2. Drizzle chicken with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5-7 minutes per side until golden and 165°F internal temp. Remove and set aside.
4. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to skillet. Sauté onions 2 minutes.
5. Add zucchini, squash, garlic, season with salt and pepper, cook 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp with golden spots.
6. Slice rested chicken against the grain, return to skillet, and toss gently with vegetables. Adjust seasoning and garnish if desired.
7. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use a large skillet to avoid overcrowding and steaming the veggies.
Pound chicken for even cooking.
Let chicken rest before slicing to retain juices.
Protein alternatives: chicken thighs or shrimp.
Veggie alternatives: mushrooms, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes.
Enhancements: squeeze of lemon juice or grated Parmesan before serving.
Oven method: Roast at 400°F for 20-25 minutes on a baking sheet.
Naturally keto and low-carb.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Dinner, Healthy
- Method: Skillet, One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast with vegetables
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg