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-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, zucchini, 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.