One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken and Zucchini

"A quick, flavorful, and healthy one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breast and fresh zucchini, seasoned with bright lemon and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a weeknight dinner."
Ingredients
All Steps
- 1
Pat chicken breasts dry and slice them into 1-inch thick pieces. Season with half of the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- 2
Wash zucchini and slice into half-moon shapes, about 1/2-inch thick. Mince the garlic.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add zucchini to the same skillet. Cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 5
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the zucchini. Stir in lemon juice, remaining salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- 6
Cook for 1-2 minutes, tossing everything together, to heat through and meld flavors. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.