Best Margherita Chicken And Zucchini Recipes

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GARLIC CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI



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Chunks of chicken and zucchini are quickly browned in a skillet, then tossed with grated Parmesan cheese, and served with hot cooked rice for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.

Provided by Bird's Eye

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Birds Eye®

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized chunks
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (12 ounce) bag Birds Eye® Recipe Ready Sliced Zucchini
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and garlic in large bowl. Season, if desired, with salt and black pepper. Preheat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken mixture, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes or until golden brown.* Remove chicken; set aside.
  • In same skillet heat remaining oil and cook Recipe Ready Sliced Zucchini, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until tender and starting to brown. Add back chicken and toss to heat through. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and, if desired, chopped parsley. Serve with hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 103.8 mg

MARGHERITA CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI RECIPE



Margherita Chicken and Zucchini Recipe image

Provided by kissmekate39

Number Of Ingredients 9

garnish:
chicken cubes
1 tsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic (crushed)
1/4 tsp. salt
pepper
zucchini cut into half moon
grape tomatoes (halved)
basil and parm

Steps:

  • 1. cast iron skillet: add oil and garlic 2. add chicken and s and p 3. remove and set aside 4. cook zucchini the same way, add tomatoes at the end. 5. add chicken back and serve with basil and parm

MARGHERITA CHICKEN



Margherita Chicken image

Fresh basil gets all the respect in this super supper-even forks will stand at attention when it hits the table. -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 cup reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup marinara sauce
16 fresh basil leaves
2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 cup frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large bowl, combine vinaigrette and garlic. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper., On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5 minutes. Turn; top with marinara, basil, tomatoes, artichokes, onions and cheese. Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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