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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini

A comforting skillet dinner with juicy chicken, creamy garlic sauce, and tender zucchini. Perfect for cozy weeknight meals and low carb lifestyles.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Vegetables
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken and melt butter in the same pan.
  4. Sauté garlic, then add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
  5. Stir in Italian seasoning and simmer until creamy.
  6. Add zucchini slices and cook until tender.
  7. Return chicken to the pan and coat with the sauce before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
  • Add mushrooms or broccoli for variety.
  • Reheat with a splash of cream to keep the sauce smooth.