Cheesy Italian Chicken Zucchini Skillet

Cheesy Italian Chicken Zucchini Skillet is a chicken recipe built around to 2 pounds boneless, salt and dried basil. Plan on 6 to 8 servings and about 40 minutes.

• Yield 6 to 8 servings
• Ready in 40 minutes
• Prep 20 minutes
• Cook 20 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken + Seasonings

• 1 ½ to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, tenders or thighs, cut into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Sauce

• 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups (16 to 18 ounces) small-diced zucchini, about 2 to 3 small/medium zucchini
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 to 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

Cheesy Panko Topping

• 1 to 1 ½ cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, toss together the chicken, salt, basil, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, and pepper.
2. In an oven-proof 12-inch deep skillet (use an oven-proof wide saucepan or pot if you don't have a deep skillet), heat the olive oil over medium heat until rippling and hot. Add the chicken and let it cook without stirring for a minute or so. Flip and cook for another 30 to 45 seconds (it will continue cooking in the next steps).
3. Add the crushed tomatoes, zucchini, soy sauce, brown sugar, basil and oregano. Stir, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet, and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the zucchini is just tender. Add additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed!
4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Move an oven rack to the top third of the oven and preheat the broiler to high.
5. In a small bowl, stir together the panko and melted butter until evenly combined. Add the Parmesan cheese and toss to combine.
6. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the chicken zucchini mixture. Spread the panko/Parmesan mixture evenly over the top. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes until the topping is golden. Watch closely so it doesn't burn!
7. Serve warm.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.