Description
Italian Chicken, Mushrooms and Zucchini Skillet is a one-pan, rustic dinner bursting with Italian herbs, juicy chicken, earthy mushrooms, and tender zucchini. Fast, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast: 1 lb, cut into bite-sized pieces – lean and protein-rich.
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons – enhances flavor and helps with searing.
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced – adds aromatic depth.
- Yellow Onion: 1 small, finely chopped – contributes sweetness and body.
- Zucchini: 2 medium, sliced into half-moons – brings tenderness and fresh flavor.
- Mushrooms: 8 ounces, sliced – provide earthiness and texture.
- Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon – infuses traditional herb flavors.
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: ¼ teaspoon – for a gentle heat.
- Salt: ¾ teaspoon – elevates overall taste.
- Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon – adds warmth and spice.
- Chicken Broth: ½ cup – pulls together the dish and adds moisture.
- Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped – for a bright, fresh finish.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Combine Ingredients: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear for 4–5 minutes until golden, then remove from pan.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add remaining oil, then sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: Add mushrooms and zucchini. Cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and tender.
- Cook to Perfection: Return chicken to pan. Add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and broth. Stir and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the skillet. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot on its own or over rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Use a wide skillet for best browning results.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan to keep ingredients from steaming.
- Add cherry tomatoes for extra sweetness.
- Squeeze lemon juice before serving for brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg