Pan-Seared Chicken with Zucchini Noodles and Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

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Crispy chicken breasts paired with fresh zucchini noodles and a fragrant herb-infused sauce for a satisfying, grain-free dinner. This American chicken recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, zucchini, and olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 ounces each) chicken breasts
4 medium zucchini
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh basil
1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 chicken breasts (6 ounces each) dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 4 spiralized zucchini (medium) and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped basil, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Return chicken to skillet, toss to coat, and cook for 1 minute until heated through.