Description
A quick and flavorful Skillet Lemon Parmesan Chicken with Zucchini and Squash recipe, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces are seasoned and cooked to perfection, then combined with sautéed zucchini and yellow squash, all finished with fresh lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and parsley for a delightful meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite size pieces
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder, divided
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp lemon zest, plus more for serving
Vegetables & Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 Tbsp butter, divided (or more olive oil if preferred)
- 10 oz. (2 small) zucchini, sliced and halved if wider
- 10 oz. (2 small) yellow squash, sliced and halved if wider
Finishing Touches
- 1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese, or more to taste
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season them with salt, pepper, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon zest.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Add the sliced zucchini and yellow squash along with remaining 1 tsp Italian seasoning and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized, about 6-7 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Add fresh lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Toss everything together gently to combine and let the cheese melt slightly.
- Serve: Garnish with additional parmesan cheese and lemon zest as desired. Serve the dish hot for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning and cheese quantity to taste for a stronger or milder flavor.
- Butter can be substituted with extra olive oil for a dairy-free option.
- Zucchini and yellow squash can be swapped or added to taste with other summer squash varieties.
- Serve with crusty bread or over cooked pasta or rice for a heartier meal.
- For a lower fat option, reduce butter or use olive oil only.
