Description
Delicious chicken dish with zucchini, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or any neutral oil)
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (adjust as needed)
- 2 medium Zucchini (choose firm, vibrant green)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 14 ounces Diced Tomatoes (canned) (or fresh if in season)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- ½ cup Chicken Stock (or vegetable stock)
- 1 tablespoon Butter (or dairy-free variety)
- ¼ cup Fresh Basil (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs to the skillet, season with Italian seasoning and kosher salt, and sear for about 5 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add one more tablespoon of olive oil if needed, followed by the chopped zucchini.
- Sauté the zucchini for approximately 5 minutes until tender but vibrant green.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute.
- Deglaze the skillet with ½ cup of chicken stock, scraping up brown bits.
- Stir in tomato paste and diced tomatoes until mixed and allow to simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce and simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter until melted, then adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with fresh basil to serve.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the butter with olive oil.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg