Enjoy a healthy and flavorful dish with succulent chicken breasts paired with tender zucchini and squash, all seasoned to perfection.

Scale

1 1/4 lbs boneless chicken breasts

diced into small pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil

split

2 tablespoons butter

split (or additional olive oil)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 teaspoons italian seasoning

split

1 teaspoon garlic powder

split

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon lemon zest

with extra for garnish

10 oz. (2 small) zucchini

sliced (halve if thick)

10 oz. (2 small) yellow squash

sliced (halve if thick)

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or more to taste)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Season the diced chicken with salt, pepper, 1.5 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, and 0.5 teaspoons of garlic powder.
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and butter, followed by the zucchini and yellow squash.
Season the vegetables with salt, pepper, 1.5 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon zest.
Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Return the chicken to the skillet and mix well, adding the parmesan cheese, parsley, and lemon juice.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve hot, garnished with extra lemon zest.

This dish pairs well with a side salad or whole grains for a complete meal.

Keywords: Healthy Chicken Breast with Zucchini and Squash, chicken recipe, healthy dinner, zucchini, squash, low-calorie, high protein