Name: One Skillet Italian Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half horizontally (about 1 ½ pounds)); ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small zucchini (thinly sliced); 1 medium bell pepper (cored, seeded and thinly sliced); 1 small yellow onion (sliced); 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic; 2 cups marinara sauce; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juices); 1 pinch crushed red pepper; 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or basil (optional garnish))

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This delicious Skillet Italian Chicken is a satisfying meal prepared in one pan for easy cleanup. You can’t go wrong with this no-fuss dinner prepared in just 30 minutes!

Overhead view of skillet Italian chicken in a cast iron skillet.

I absolutely love the convenience of 30-minute meals, especially the ones that taste like you spent hours preparing… this is definitely one of those meals!

This flavorful chicken dish is full of zucchini, bell pepper, diced tomatoes and onion in a deliciously seasoned sauce. Serve it as-is for a lower carb dinner option, or over pasta or rice for an even heartier meal.

Ingredients Notes

Overhead view of ingredients needed to make skillet Italian chicken.

You’ll need two large boneless skinless chicken breasts – sliced in half horizontally to yield four pieces.
I used red bell pepper, but any color will work.
I only use a pinch of crushed red pepper, but feel free to adjust the amount to your personal preference.
Marinara sauce – use your favorite jarred sauce.

Helpful Tip

Place your chicken in the freezer about 30 minutes before slicing. This firms the meat a little, making it easier to slice into even pieces.

How to Make Skillet Italian Chicken

Two steps of preparing chicken breasts for skillet Italian chicken.

Season both sides of sliced chicken with salt and pepper.
Cook chicken in olive oil in a skillet until golden brown, no longer pink and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.

Two steps of preparing vegetables and sauce mixture in a skillet for Italian chicken.

In the same skillet, cook zucchini, bell pepper, and onion until zucchini is crisp-tender. Add garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
Add marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, red pepper, Italian seasoning and bay leaf. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Simmer for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard bay leaf.
Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce mixture. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley or basil when serving, if desired.

Overhead view of Italian chicken in a cast iron skillet on a white marble surface.

Enjoy!

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