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Italian Chicken, Mushrooms & Zucchini Skillet

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This Italian Chicken, Mushrooms & Zucchini Skillet is a quick, healthy, and flavorful one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fresh zucchini in a savory Italian herb-infused sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and offers a comforting, family-friendly dish with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 skinless chicken breasts, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup fresh cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Season the Chicken: Begin by slicing your chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season them generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to infuse flavor right from the start.
  2. Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.
  3. Cook the Mushrooms and Zucchini: In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed, then toss in sliced mushrooms and chopped zucchini. Sauté until mushrooms are tender and zucchini is just soft, around 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add Garlic and Seasonings: Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt. This step gives the skillet a fantastic aromatic base.
  5. Combine and Finish: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together gently. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed, then sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan for that classic Italian finish.

Notes

  • Don’t overcrowd the skillet; cook chicken in batches if needed to get a nice sear without steaming.
  • Use room temperature chicken to help it cook evenly and quickly.
  • Dry mushrooms well by patting before cooking for better browning.
  • Slice zucchini uniformly to ensure even cooking and balanced texture.
  • Fresh garlic is key for best flavor compared to pre-minced alternatives.
  • Finish with Parmesan off heat to avoid clumping or melting too much, sprinkle right before serving.

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Keywords: Italian chicken skillet, chicken mushrooms zucchini, quick healthy dinner, one pan meal, gluten free, weeknight dinner

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