One-Skillet Lemon Parmesan Chicken & Zucchini Delight
A quick and delicious one‑skillet dish that combines flavorful lemon‑parmesan chicken with fresh zucchini for a satisfying, healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone‑in skin‑on chicken thighs
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half‑rings
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs; heat oil in skillet; sear chicken skin side down until golden.
- Flip chicken; add garlic and sear for additional minutes.
- Add zucchini; sauté briefly until slightly softened.
- Pour in lemon juice, sprinkle parmesan, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked.
- Stir in lemon zest, adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley over rice or pasta.