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Sliced Chicken with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes

Quick, healthy, and oh-so-satisfying, Sliced Chicken with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes is the perfect dish for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • for garnish Fresh basil or parsley optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by slicing the chicken breasts into thin medallions.
Cooking
  1. In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Toss in the sliced chicken with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Sauté until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. During the last minute of cooking, add the minced garlic and stir it around.
  4. Add the zucchini and cherry tomatoes to the pan. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and sauté until the zucchini is slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.

Notes

This dish is flexible—swap zucchini with bell peppers or asparagus. Serve with rice, quinoa, or bread.