Description
Chicken Zucchini Pasta is a healthy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with fresh zucchini for a satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this easy recipe showcases vibrant flavors and textures, allowing you to enjoy a taste of Italy without the heavy carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 2 medium zucchinis (sliced into half-moons)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prep your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces, slice zucchini, and mince garlic.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until golden brown (7-10 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- 3. In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed and sauté zucchini with minced garlic until just tender (3-4 minutes).
- 4. Return chicken to the skillet, pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring well to combine.
- 5. Simmer for about five minutes to meld flavors. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 6. Serve warm; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg