This straightforward tacky Italian rooster zucchini skillet meal is loaded with taste and so scrumptious! That tacky panko crust is every part.

One of many yummiest dishes I’ve made shortly, this fast and simple one-skillet meal proves that the best of elements can come collectively for one extremely tasty dinner!

Simple Skillet Meal

This recipe is made start-to-finish in a single skillet.

Due to the abundance of rooster (yay, lean protein!) and zucchini (yay, veggies!), it makes a really full skillet. So I’d recommend utilizing a 12-inch deep skillet. If you happen to don’t have a deep skillet, use a large saucepan or pot.

Additionally, as a result of this skillet meal is popped beneath the broiler on the finish, ensure that the pan you might be utilizing is oven-safe.

Right here is how the entire thing comes collectively. Don’t blink otherwise you’ll miss it!

1. Season rooster (breasts, tenders or thighs) with pantry staples and brown in a skillet.
2. Add crushed tomatoes, zucchini, a couple of extra important taste boosters, and simmer.
3. Prime the skillet with mozzarella cheese and buttered Parmesan-panko crumbs and broil till golden.

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

If you happen to’re consuming low/er carb, you might depart it off and simply keep on with the mozzarella cheese, however I’m not gonna lie, I’ll be form of unhappy for you.

Learn how to Eat This

How do you eat this tacky Italian rooster zucchini skillet meal? It’s a sound query!

Do you dig proper in and abandon all considered aspect dishes?

Is pasta welcome on the desk?

Dare you even take into consideration breadsticks or salad?

I occur to like this meal all by itself. It has veggies. It has protein. It has that scrumptious tacky crust. It’s meal in and of itself, in the event you ask me.

However you’ll be able to simply serve it atop or alongside pasta! And I’ll by no means inform you not to make breadsticks. All the time a sensible choice. All the time.

A Savory Zucchini Favourite

I like zucchini in candy fast breads, truffles, cornbread…however most of all, I find it irresistible in savory dinners. It’s such an adaptable vegetable!

I promise you’ll love zucchini much more in the event you don’t over cook dinner it. The bits of zucchini solely want a couple of fast minutes of simmering. We’re going for an al dente vibe right here. Say no to mushy zucchini! It’s so significantly better this manner, belief me!

This straightforward skillet meal is a minefield of scrumptious, easy flavors. And it’s simply as scrumptious heated up for a fast lunch or leftover dinner (get able to hoard the leftovers). I hope you like this one!

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Cheesy Italian Chicken Zucchini Skillet

Yield: 6 to eight servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook dinner Time: 20 minutes minutes

Whole Time: 40 minutes minutes

Chicken + Seasonings:

• 1 ½ to 2 kilos boneless, skinless rooster breasts, tenders or thighs, reduce into 1/2 to 1-inch items
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Sauce:

• 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups (16 to 18 ounces) small-diced zucchini, about 2 to three small/medium zucchini
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 to 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

Cheesy Panko Topping:

• 1 to 1 ½ cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• In a small bowl, toss collectively the rooster, salt, basil, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, and pepper.

• In an oven-proof 12-inch deep skillet (use an oven-proof vast saucepan or pot if you do not have a deep skillet), warmth the olive oil over medium warmth till rippling and scorching. Add the rooster and let it cook dinner with out stirring for a minute or so. Flip and cook dinner for an additional 30 to 45 seconds (it’s going to proceed cooking within the subsequent steps).

• Add the crushed tomatoes, zucchini, soy sauce, brown sugar, basil and oregano. Stir, scraping up any browned bits on the underside of the skillet, and convey to a simmer. Cook dinner, stirring often, for five to six minutes till the rooster is cooked by way of and the zucchini is simply tender. Add further salt and pepper to style, if wanted!

• Take away the skillet from the warmth. Transfer an oven rack to the highest third of the oven and preheat the broiler to excessive.

• In a small bowl, stir collectively the panko and melted butter till evenly mixed. Add the Parmesan cheese and toss to mix.

• Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly excessive of the rooster zucchini combination. Unfold the panko/Parmesan combination evenly excessive. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes till the topping is golden. Watch intently so it does not burn!

• Serve heat.

This meal is scrumptious served on it’s personal. You possibly can additionally serve over pasta or serve with breadsticks.

Serving: 1 serving, Energy: 678kcal, Carbohydrates: 114g, Protein: 48g, Fats: 13g, Saturated Fats: 4g, Ldl cholesterol: 69mg, Sodium: 2622mg, Fiber: 28g, Sugar: 66g

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