Pan-Seared Chicken with Zucchini Noodles and Herbs

Name: Pan-Seared Chicken with Zucchini Noodles and Herbs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
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

Crispy chicken breasts paired with fresh zucchini noodles and a fragrant herb-infused sauce for a satisfying, grain-free dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 12 minutes.

Serves 4.

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

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.