If you're looking for a delicious and healthy dish to prepare, "Margherita Chicken and Zucchini" is a perfect choice. This dish combines juicy, tender chicken and fresh zucchini in a flavorful sauce inspired by the classic Margherita pizza. With its vibrant colors, aromatic herbs, and delightful taste, this recipe is a surefire hit that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with this exquisite dish, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or even a special occasion feast.
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GARLIC CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI
Chunks of chicken and zucchini are quickly browned in a skillet, then tossed with grated Parmesan cheese, and served with hot cooked rice for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.
Provided by Bird's Eye
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Birds Eye®
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Toss chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and garlic in large bowl. Season, if desired, with salt and black pepper. Preheat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken mixture, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes or until golden brown.* Remove chicken; set aside.
- In same skillet heat remaining oil and cook Recipe Ready Sliced Zucchini, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until tender and starting to brown. Add back chicken and toss to heat through. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and, if desired, chopped parsley. Serve with hot cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 103.8 mg
MARGHERITA CHICKEN
Fresh basil gets all the respect in this super supper-even forks will stand at attention when it hits the table. -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large bowl, combine vinaigrette and garlic. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper., On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5 minutes. Turn; top with marinara, basil, tomatoes, artichokes, onions and cheese. Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRESH ROSEMARY CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI
A wonderful flavor of lemon and fresh rosemary make this to die for! It's great with garlic bread and a fresh salad on a summer day. If you like grilling, make them into shish kabobs.
Provided by Casie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h25m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large zip lock bag add 1/4 cup of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder, and rosemary.
- Add chicken to the bag, seal, shake, and place in fridge for an hour.
- In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper; set bowl aside.
- Spray cooking spray on large pan and heat to medium.
- Add chicken and juices from bag to pan.
- Brown chicken.
- Slice zucchini and add to chicken.
- Cook zucchini with chicken for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Serve chicken and zucchini on plates and drizzle mixture from the bowl on top as needed.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.3, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 278.7, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 28.7
MARGHERITA CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI RECIPE
Provided by kissmekate39
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. cast iron skillet: add oil and garlic 2. add chicken and s and p 3. remove and set aside 4. cook zucchini the same way, add tomatoes at the end. 5. add chicken back and serve with basil and parm
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken breasts cook evenly, pound them to an even thickness before cooking.
- Use a large skillet to cook the chicken and zucchini so that they have plenty of room to brown.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet, or the chicken and zucchini will steam instead of brown.
- Cook the chicken and zucchini over medium-high heat so that they brown quickly and evenly.
- Season the chicken and zucchini generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the zucchini to the skillet a few minutes after the chicken so that it has time to soften but still retains its鮮豔的色彩.
- Stir the chicken and zucchini occasionally so that they cook evenly.
- Once the chicken is cooked through and the zucchini is tender, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the marinara sauce to the skillet and bring it to a simmer.
- Return the chicken and zucchini to the skillet and simmer for a few minutes to heat through.
- Serve the chicken and zucchini with spaghetti or your favorite pasta.
Conclusion:
This Margherita Chicken and Zucchini recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The chicken is tender and juicy, the zucchini is soft and flavorful, and the marinara sauce is rich and flavorful. Serve this dish with spaghetti or your favorite pasta for a complete meal.
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