Description
Italian Chicken, Mushrooms, and Zucchini Skillet is a flavorful one-pan dinner made with tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and earthy mushrooms, all simmered in a savory Italian herb sauce for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté mushrooms for 3–4 minutes until they begin to brown.
- Add zucchini and cook for another 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2–3 minutes to let flavors combine.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss with vegetables.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and stir until lightly melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine before adding chicken broth.
- Can be served over pasta, rice, or quinoa for a heartier meal.
- Use a mix of cremini and shiitake mushrooms for deeper flavor.
- This recipe is low-carb and keto-friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: italian chicken skillet, chicken with mushrooms and zucchini, one-pan chicken dinner