Name: Healthy Chicken Zucchini Squash Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound (454 g) (450 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 milliliters) olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium zucchini, sliced; 1 medium yellow squash, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams) salt; 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (1.5 grams) black pepper; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (2.5 grams) dried oregano; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (2.5 grams) dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (1 gram) paprika; 1/4 cup (60 ml) (60 milliliters) chicken broth; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 milliliters) lemon juice; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (8 grams) chopped fresh parsley

Description

Discover how to make a delicious Healthy Chicken Zucchini Squash Skillet with this easy recipe. Perfect for a quick and nutritious weeknight meal!

Ingredients

1 pound (454 g) (450 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 milliliters) olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 medium yellow squash, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams) salt
1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (1.5 grams) black pepper
1 teaspoon (5 ml) (2.5 grams) dried oregano
1 teaspoon (5 ml) (2.5 grams) dried basil
1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (1 gram) paprika
1/4 cup (60 ml) (60 milliliters) chicken broth
1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 milliliters) lemon juice
2 tablespoons (30 ml) (8 grams) chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet.
Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet.
Sauté the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Add the sliced zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper to the skillet.
Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes.
Stir well to combine the vegetables and seasonings.
Cook the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice.
Stir everything together and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Marinate chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs before cooking for enhanced flavor.
Add mushrooms or cherry tomatoes for variety and extra nutrients.
Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or herbs to suit your taste preferences.