Lemon Chicken Zucchini Parmesan Skillet
This Lemon Chicken Zucchini Parmesan Skillet is a fresh, flavorful, and easy weeknight dinner your whole family will love. Plus- it's ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 2 tbsp butter divided
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder or 1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp lemon zest plus more for garnish, if desired
- 2 small zucchini sliced and halved
- 2 small yellow squash sliced and halved
- 1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese finely shredded
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- fresh parsley or basil optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini and squash.
- Prepare the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, 2 tsps of the Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp of garlic powder, onion powder, and 1 tsp lemon zest. Toss to coat.
- Add 1 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter into a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- To the same skillet, add the rest of the olive oil and butter. Add the zucchini and the squash and season with salt, pepper, and the rest of the italian seasoning and garlic powder. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the squash are just tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the chicken with the squash. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, if desired. Serve warm.
