Description
A simple yet flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant zucchini, and the warm spice of paprika, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet with the chicken.
- Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked through to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Don’t overcook the zucchini; it should still have a slight bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A