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Garlic Chicken & Zucchini Skillet Meal

This Garlic Chicken & Zucchini Skillet Meal is a creamy one-pan dinner made with juicy chicken, tender zucchini, garlic, and rich Parmesan sauce. Perfect for easy weeknight meals and comforting chicken dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • Main Ingredients
  • 2 chicken breasts diced
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced into half moons
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Optional Garnishes
  • Fresh parsley
  • Extra Parmesan cheese
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Lemon wedges

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Add chicken to skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add zucchini and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
  5. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Reduce heat to medium and add butter, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir well.
  7. Slowly add Parmesan cheese while stirring continuously until sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
  8. Return chicken to skillet and stir until fully coated in sauce.
  9. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until heated through and sauce thickens slightly.
  10. Garnish with parsley, extra Parmesan, or red pepper flakes if desired.
  11. Serve hot on its own or over pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Notes

  • Do not overcook zucchini to keep the best texture.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly into the sauce.
  • Chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts.
  • Add mushrooms or spinach for extra vegetables.
  • Great served over pasta for parmesan garlic chicken pasta flavor.