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One-Skillet Lemon Chicken with Squash Recipe

Easy dinner that is delicious and low in fat and carbs!

Course Easy Dinner
Cuisine American
About Chicken Squash Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 260 kcal
Author DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs. chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small zucchini or ½ large, sliced thin and cut into half rounds
  • 1 small yellow squash or ½ large, sliced thin and cut into half rounds
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

Garnish:

  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Sprigs of fresh basil
  • Small lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, oregano, and minced garlic together in a large bowl. Generously season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Set aside.
  2. Place the cubed chicken in a large bowl and pour half the marinade on top. Toss to combine and set aside.
  3. Add the sliced zucchini and yellow squash to the original bowl with the marinade and toss to combine. Set aside.
  4. Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the remaining tablespoon olive oil and the sliced red onion. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and start to develop some color, approximately 4-5 minutes.
  5. Pour the seasoned chicken into the hot skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, approximately 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer the chicken and onions to a platter. Set aside.
  6. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the seasoned zucchini and yellow squash to the skillet. Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp tender and nicely browned, approximately 3-5 minutes.
  7. Return the chicken, onions, and juices to the skillet and stir to combine. Remove from heat and sprinkle with remaining fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, and springs of fresh basil. Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
One-Skillet Lemon Chicken with Squash Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 73mg24%
Sodium 136mg6%
Potassium 606mg17%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 152IU3%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.