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Sautéed Chicken and Zucchini Skillet finished in a pan

Sautéed Chicken and Zucchini Skillet

Simple and easily made with flavorful chicken and slices of zucchini, this Sautéed Chicken and Zucchini Skillet is the perfect one-skillet dish to add to your repertoire.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Easy, Quick, Zucchini
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 237kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
  • 1.5 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons Onion Powder
  • 1 pound Zucchini Sliced
  • 1 pound Yellow Squash Sliced
  • 1 pound Chicken Tenderloins Cubed and Cooked
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil Or Regular Olive Oil

Instructions

  • Thoroughly combine 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt, 2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper, 1.5 teaspoons Garlic Powder, and 1.5 teaspoons Onion Powder. Divide it in half.
    1 tablespoon Kosher Salt, 2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper, 1.5 teaspoons Garlic Powder, 1.5 teaspoons Onion Powder
  • Slice 1 pound Zucchini and 1 pound Yellow Squash. (You can change the ratio if you prefer.) Place in a zip top bag and toss with half of the seasoning mixture.
    1 pound Zucchini, 1 pound Yellow Squash
  • Cube 1 pound Chicken Tenderloins. (You can tenderize them first if you like.) Place in a zip top bag and toss with the other half of the seasoning mixture. (If you buy pre-cooked chicken cubes, just skip to the toss-with-seasoning step.)
    1 pound Chicken Tenderloins
  • Cook the Chicken cubes in a large sauté pan in ~1 tablespoon of Avocado Oil over medium high heat. About 6 minutes, turning halfway through. Once cooked, set aside.
    2 tablespoons Avocado Oil, 1 pound Chicken Tenderloins
  • Add the sliced Zucchini & Squash to the same pan with another ~ 1 tablespoon of Avocado Oil and sauté until fork tender.
    1 pound Zucchini, 1 pound Yellow Squash, 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil
  • Add the Chicken cubes back into the pan and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Equipment

Notes

  • Time Saving Substitution
    • Use Pre-cooked Chicken Cubes or Strips

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Sautéed Chicken and Zucchini Skillet
Amount per Serving
Calories
237
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
73
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
1888
mg
82
%
Potassium
 
1047
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
 
493
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
 
41
mg
50
%
Calcium
 
50
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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