Healthy Chicken Breast with Zucchini and Squash
Healthy Chicken Breast with Zucchini and Squash is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. This one-pan recipe features tender, juicy chicken breast sautéed with fresh zucchini and yellow squash, all enhanced by zesty lemon and aromatic Italian seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 lbs boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 10 oz zucchini, sliced
- 10 oz yellow squash, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season diced chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add olive oil.
- Cook seasoned chicken for about 5-6 minutes on one side until browned; flip and cook another 4-5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Add zucchini and squash, stirring gently; season again if desired.
- Sauté vegetables for an additional 3-4 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of recipe (200g)
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg