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Sautéed Chicken with Zucchini and Squash

This dish features tender chicken breasts cooked alongside lightly browned zucchini and squash, sautéed with garlic and fresh herbs. The ingredients are cooked until they soften and develop a slight caramelization, creating a colorful and flavorful main course with a tender yet crisp texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
  • 2 large zucchini sliced into half-moons
  • 2 large yellow squash sliced into half-moons
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano optional, for flavor
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet or large sauté pan
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Tongs or spatula

Method
 

  1. Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and herbs. Pound them to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil. When the oil shimmering, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Toss in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  4. Add the sliced zucchini and squash to the skillet. Stir to coat the vegetables with the garlic oil. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender but still have a slight crunch and begin to brown at the edges.
  5. Slice the cooked chicken into strips and return it to the skillet with the vegetables. Sprinkle with thyme or oregano if using, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Stir gently to combine everything and heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat once the chicken is warmed through and the vegetables are nicely caramelized around the edges. Serve immediately for a vibrant, wholesome main dish with a balance of tender chicken and crisp-tender zucchini and squash.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite herbs or add a squeeze of lemon for brightness.