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Olivia Farnsworth

Garlic Herb Chicken with Zucchini Easy Weeknight Dinner

This Garlic Herb Chicken with Zucchini is a perfect easy dinner option for any weeknight meal. Enjoy tender, juicy chicken simmered in a luscious buttery garlic herb sauce paired with quick-cooked zucchini. It’s a simple chicken recipe that your whole family will love, making it an excellent choice for a family dinner or a quick zucchini dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 215
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • ¼ cup freshly chopped oregano
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 medium sliced zucchini

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet set to medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic, chopped oregano, rosemary, and thyme; cook for about a minute until aromas bloom.
  3. Place chicken thighs or breasts in the skillet and cook each side for 7 to 8 minutes until no longer pink and cooked through.
  4. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  5. Add sliced zucchini to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until tender.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet with the zucchini and heat together briefly before serving.

Notes

  • Want to make this even easier? Here are a few products that I LOVE:
  • Cuisinart Stainless Steel Chopper
  • Staub Cast Iron Skillet
  • Utopia Kitchen Cooking Knives