Chicken Zucchini Skillet

5 from 6 votes

This easy Chicken Zucchini Skillet combines tender chicken, fresh zucchini, garlic, and herbs in one pan for a wholesome weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time31

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chicken Zoodles Skillet, Chicken Zucchini Skillet, Zucchini Recipes

Servings: servings

Author: Silvia Dunnirvine

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
2 cups zucchini noodles rounds or half moons
1 cup crimini mushrooms quartered
1 cup vine tomatoes whole
1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
4 tbsp olive oil divided
5 cloves garlic pressed
1/2 tbsp oregano
1/2 tbsp paprika
1 tsp Sea salt + pepper to taste
1 lemon juice

Instructions

Season the chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika. Lightly coat the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
Add the remaining olive oil to the same skillet. Stir in the garlic and mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant and the mushrooms begin to soften.
Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and gently toss with the garlic and mushrooms.
Make space between the zucchini noodles and return the chicken to the skillet. Top with the vine tomatoes.
Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the steam to gently cook the zucchini noodles, tomatoes, and chicken.
Remove from heat. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the skillet and finish with fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

Storage

Store leftover Chicken Zucchini Skillet in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Reheating

For best results, reheat gently in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through. You can also microwave individual portions in 30-second intervals until heated to your liking.

Keep in mind that zucchini naturally releases moisture as it sits, so the texture will be softer after reheating, though the flavor remains delicious.

Enjoy Cold

Leftovers are surprisingly good served cold or at room temperature. I like to add them to a lunch bowl, toss them with extra greens, or enjoy them straight from the fridge for an easy next-day meal.

Freezing

I do not recommend freezing this recipe. Zucchini contains a lot of water and tends to become mushy once thawed, which can affect the overall texture of the dish.

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