Description
Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Skillet is a delicious one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and rich marinara sauce, all topped with gooey melted cheese. This easy-to-make dish brings restaurant-quality flavor into your kitchen, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. With its vibrant colors and hearty taste, this skillet meal is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium zucchini (sliced into half-moons)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and slice the zucchini.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sliced zucchini; cook for another 5 minutes until zucchini softens slightly.
- Pour in marinara sauce and stir until well combined; let simmer briefly.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese; cover to melt (about 5 minutes).
- Serve hot, drizzled with extra sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 110mg