Healthy Tuscan Chicken with Zucchini and Tomatoes

Healthy Tuscan Chicken with Zucchini and Tomatoes

from slenderkitchen.com
25 min
4 servings

This creamy and healthy Tuscan Chicken dish comes together in just 20 minutes! It's creamy, cheesy, and tastes amazing with under 300 calories. Plus it's low carb!

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped
  • 2 tsp Tuscan seasoning (or Italian seasoning)
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 summer squash, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup light cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup skim milk
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.

  2. 2

    Toss the chicken with the Tuscan seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add it to the hot skillet in a single layer.

  3. 3

    Cook for 3-4 minutes until it browns and easily releases from the pan. Flip the chicken pieces over and brown on the other side until it is cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  4. 4

    Add the zucchini, summer squash, and tomatoes. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the tomatoes begin to burst. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Stir in the cream cheese and milk. Stir until the cream cheese melts into a sauce. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until it melts into the sauce.

  6. 6

    Add the chicken back to the pan and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with fresh basil, extra Parmesan, and fresh black pepper if desired.