Chicken and Summer Squash

Name: Chicken and Summer Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; ¾ pound yellow squash, sliced; ¾ pound zucchinis, sliced; 1 medium tomato - peeled, seeded and chopped

Rating: 4.29 stars

114 Ratings
91 Reviews
14 Photos

Great summertime recipe! The contrasting colors of the summer squash make this dish pleasing to the eye and the palate.

By KMSMOKEY

Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

15 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Max Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¾ pound yellow squash, sliced
¾ pound zucchinis, sliced
1 medium tomato - peeled, seeded and chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter in the oil over medium high heat. Season chicken with half of the salt and half of the pepper, and add it to skillet. Cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to large plate or platter, and cover to keep warm.

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Step 2

Pour off fat from skillet, and add squash, zucchini, and tomato. Season with remaining salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until squash is slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat, and return chicken to skillet. Cover partially. Cook until squash is soft, and chicken is white throughout but still juicy, about 5 minutes longer.
Step 3

Transfer chicken to platter, and cover with foil to keep warm. Raise heat to high. Cook vegetable mixture, stirring often, until almost all of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Arrange vegetables around chicken, and serve.

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Reynolds® Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

221 calories; 8.2 g total fat; 76 mg cholesterol; 400 mg sodium. 7.6 g carbohydrates; 29.4 g protein; Full Nutrition

Reviews (91)

Most helpful positive review

Doughgirl8

07/31/2006

I don't really understand the "bland" comments. I think salt pepper and a little fat (olive oil butter) are all you need: chicken should taste like chicken zucchini like zucchini. Hey I'm all for bold flavors and spicy foods but sometimes simple equals better. Treat your ingredients with care; don't overcook your chicken; season it well and you have a fabulous meal. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

jharris

09/13/2003

This meal was extremely bland. Though healthy it was lacking in flavor. I would suggest adding more tomatoes to add flavor and also when sauteing the veges add fresh garlic onions and additional seasonings (basil oregano etc.) This is a great idea for a meal you just need to get creative with it. Read More

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114 Ratings

5 star values: 53
4 star values: 46
3 star values: 11
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 1

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Doughgirl8

07/31/2006

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09/13/2003

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Doughgirl8

07/31/2006

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Heather and Adam

07/26/2004

I made this for dinner; it was fast and yummy! I added some fresh sliced mushrooms 1 tsp of minced garlic and used a can of stewed tomatoes instead of the tomatoe. Read More

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stacykr

08/16/2006

This was really delicious! Any changes made were because I wanted to add additional vegetables - not because of the recipe itself. I added onion garlic fresh mushrooms and a handful of fresh peas and Italian parsley. I really changed no seasonings. I did only use EVOO - no butter. One of the other reviews said what's wrong with plain chicken - in this instance - nothing. This was a hit in our home. Read More

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Kelli J.

10/18/2006

This is a really simple and delicious meal! I omitted the butter and vegetable oil and just used olive oil instead. Instead of the tomato I substituted with a can of diced tomatoes. I cut the chicken into strips and then sauted with seasonings and then added the canned tomatoes and squash/zucc and sauted all together. This was really yummy! I've made it a few times already! Read More

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Teresa Allred Hughes

01/29/2009

Yummy! This was so easy to make and my husband really liked it. I used up left over grilled chicken breast from the night before. For veggies I added: zucchini mushrooms green onions and a tomato. For seasoning I added: salt pepper garlic powder and a montreal steak seasoning that jumped out at me. Very good especially for low carb eating! Read More

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CHRYS1

06/23/2003

This was delicious. The second time I made it I added fresh green beans as much squash as would fit in the skillet and 3 tomatoes. Ground pork also works in this recipe. Read More

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Lane

01/13/2011

I loved this. My brother and husband found it a little bland though they liked it enough to eat it. I thought it had plenty of flavor and I will definitely make it again. Read More

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MYSTIK

06/23/2003

I tried this recipe due to the fact that it looked very straight forward and was healthy. It came out great and I had no troubles putting it all together as I am hopeless in the kitchen Read More

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Nutritional Information

Chicken and Summer Squash

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 221

% Daily Value *

total fat: 13 %

saturated fat:

cholesterol: 25 %

sodium: 16 %

potassium: 22 %

carbohydrates: 2 %

fiber: 12 %

sugar:

protein: 59 %

vitamin a iu:

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Doughgirl8

07/31/2006

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09/13/2003

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07/31/2006

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Heather and Adam

07/26/2004

I made this for dinner; it was fast and yummy! I added some fresh sliced mushrooms 1 tsp of minced garlic and used a can of stewed tomatoes instead of the tomatoe.

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stacykr

08/16/2006

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Kelli J.

10/18/2006

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Teresa Allred Hughes

01/29/2009

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CHRYS1

06/23/2003

This was delicious. The second time I made it I added fresh green beans as much squash as would fit in the skillet and 3 tomatoes. Ground pork also works in this recipe.

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Lane

01/13/2011

I loved this. My brother and husband found it a little bland though they liked it enough to eat it. I thought it had plenty of flavor and I will definitely make it again.

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MYSTIK

06/23/2003

I tried this recipe due to the fact that it looked very straight forward and was healthy. It came out great and I had no troubles putting it all together as I am hopeless in the kitchen

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