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Yesica Andrews

Garlic Herb Chicken with Zucchini Easy Weeknight Dinner

Enjoy a delicious and simple Garlic Herb Chicken with Zucchini that's perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight meal. This quick chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken cooked in a buttery garlic herb sauce with fresh zucchini and herbs, making it a wonderful family dinner option with simple herb chicken flavors.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 215

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • ¼ cup freshly chopped oregano
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 medium sliced zucchini

Method
 

  1. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic, chopped oregano, rosemary, and thyme to the pan and cook for about a minute until the herbs release their aroma.
  3. Place the chicken thighs or breasts in the skillet and cook each side for 7 to 8 minutes until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center, reaching 165°F internally.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover it to keep warm.
  5. Add the sliced zucchini to the same skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper, then sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until the zucchini is tender.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet with the zucchini to combine and heat through before serving.

Notes

  • Alyssa Also Recommends: Want to make this even easier? Here are a few products that I LOVE:
  • Cuisinart Stainless Steel Chopper
  • Staub Cast Iron Skillet
  • Utopia Kitchen Cooking Knives