Chicken Zucchini Ol
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Chicken Zucchini Ol', a vibrant and wholesome skillet dish that marries tender, golden-seared chicken breasts with sautéed zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and aromatic garlic and onion. Infused with earthy paprika, dried oregano, and a bright splash of lemon juice, this one-pan recipe is as easy as it is flavorful. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of freshness from parsley, it's a low-carb, gluten-free meal ready in just 40 minutes. Serve this colorful dish with a side of crusty bread or a light salad for a satisfying, healthy dinner that the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
Start by preparing the ingredients: thinly slice the zucchini, mince the garlic, dice the onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with paprika, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Stir in the zucchini slices and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender and the tomatoes release their juices.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them among the vegetables. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
Drizzle lemon juice over the chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top for garnish.
Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful Chicken Zucchini Ol'!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1652 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.0 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 6618 mg | 288% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.2 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.3 g | ||
| Protein | 222.3 g | 445% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 223 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1637 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
