Description
Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken with Crispy Zucchini Delight is a bright and flavorful dish that brings together the richness of buttery lemon sauce, tender chicken cutlets, and perfectly crispy zucchini. This meal is an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, satisfying both adults and kids alike. The combination of creamy and zesty flavors ensures that every bite is a delight. Easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, this one-pan recipe offers minimal cleanup while delivering maximum flavor. Serve it over fluffy Israeli couscous or quinoa for a wholesome dinner experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken cutlets
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Tuscan heat spice
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the zucchinis and slicing scallions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook seasoned chicken cutlets until golden, approximately 6-7 minutes per side.
- For the sauce, melt butter in the skillet, then stir in sour cream, chicken stock concentrate, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
- Mix panko breadcrumbs with shredded mozzarella cheese for the topping.
- Return chicken to the skillet with sauce; layer zucchini on top followed by the panko mixture.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 15-20 minutes until zucchini is tender and topping is golden brown.
- Garnish with scallions before serving over couscous or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 97mg