Description
A quick and healthy Chicken and Zucchini Skillet recipe that combines chicken, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts: 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- Zucchini: 2 medium, sliced into half-moons
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Fresh basil: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by trimming excess fat and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Chop the zucchini into half-moons, halve the cherry tomatoes, and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, then add zucchini and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, toss everything together, and stir in fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
- Season well to enhance the flavor of the chicken.
- Keep an eye on the garlic to prevent burning.
- Do not overcook the vegetables; they should be tender but crisp.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken, Zucchini, Skillet, Healthy, Quick Meal