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Olivia Farnsworth

Lemon Parmesan Chicken Zucchini and Squash Easy Weeknight Dinner

This Lemon Parmesan Chicken with Zucchini and Squash is a bright and tasty one pan chicken dish perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight meal. It’s a simple chicken recipe that the whole family will enjoy and makes a fantastic family dinner option. Packed with fresh flavors and minimal cleanup, it’s ideal for busy evenings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite size pieces
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 Tbsp butter, divided (or more olive oil)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
  • 1 tsp garlic powder*, divided
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp lemon zest, plus more for serving
  • 10 oz. (2 small) zucchini, sliced and halved if wider
  • 10 oz. (2 small) yellow squash, sliced and halved if wider
  • 1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan, or more to taste
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season it generously with salt, pepper, 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, half of the garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon zest. Toss well to coat the pieces evenly. Add butter to the oil and let it melt, then place the chicken in the pan. Cook for 3 minutes before turning the pieces over, then continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked through (internal temperature at 165°F), about 3 minutes more. Remove the chicken from the skillet and cover with foil to keep warm. In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and butter and heat over medium-high. Toss in the zucchini and yellow squash and season with salt, the remaining Italian seasoning, and the remaining garlic powder. Stir occasionally as the veggies cook until just tender, roughly 4 minutes. Return the chicken to the vegetable mixture and pour in the fresh lemon juice, tossing everything together gently. Finish by sprinkling the parmesan cheese and chopped parsley over the top. Serve right away with extra parmesan and lemon zest if you like.

Notes

  • This dish pairs wonderfully with cooked orzo or your favorite grain for a complete meal. Leftovers keep well and reheat nicely.