This Whole30 Lemon Chicken and Squash Skillet is Paleo, under 30 minutes, low carb and only made in one pot. This is a perfect summer dish for meal prep, or for a family friendly weeknight meal you won’t have to heat up your kitchen for. What I love about this meal is it’s filling and full of seasonal veggies, but it’s also light and fresh at the same time!
This time of year I’m constantly finding awesome sales on zucchini and summer squash at the grocery stores or farmer’s market. That, and my Nana sends me home with what seems like dozens of them from her garden. Now that we’re in our first house, this is going to be my first summer where I’m able to garden! My Nana assures me that zucchini and summer squash are easy to grow, even for someone like me who has killed every plant I’ve ever had.
Any gardening tips, I’m all ears! I really want to start growing some of my own veggies and seeing how much I can help cut down on my food costs.. because budget, ya know?!
Back to this tasty Whole30 lemon chicken one pan meal. It’s really only a few simple ingredients, and some spices you’ll already have hanging out in the kitchen. You’re going to want to cook the chicken a little more than halfway first. This is to ensure the summer squash and zucchini doesn’t overcook and get way too mushy.
Another tip there, if you’re making this for meal prep and not for a quick weeknight meal, you’ll maybe even want to take the pan off the heat prior to the squash being cooked fully. Leaving the veggies a bit “al dente” or just fork tender prior to putting them in meal prep containers is the way I prefer it. This will make sure that when you reheat your lunch, the squash will just cook thoroughly, instead of overcook and get soggy.
For meal prep, I also add a folded paper towel to the top of each container prior to closing the lid. This is a good practice to get into with veggies that have a high water content. It helps to absorb the water that the veggies naturally release. I also do this with cauliflower rice, sweet potatoes (noodles, too!), steamed broccoli, etc.
Other One Pan Whole30 Recipes You’ll Love:
Creamy Paprika Chicken and Veggies
Paleo Cashew Chicken
One Pan Mustard Chicken and Veggies
PrintWhole30 Lemon Chicken and Squash Skillet (Paleo, Low Carb)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 1.5 pound boneless chicken breasts, diced into 1–2” cubes
- 2 small, or 1 large zucchini, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
- 2 small, or 1 large summer squash, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Heat ghee and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- Add diced chicken, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt and pepper to the pan
- Stir well to season chicken, squeeze 1/2 of the halved lemon into the skillet, stir again to combine
- Cook diced chicken about 4 minutes on each side until almost cooked thoroughly (a little opaque still is okay)
- Add in zucchini, summer squash, dried basil, fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon of oil. Stir to combine
- Squeeze the last 1/2 of the halved lemon into the skillet
- Cook about 5-7 minutes until squash has softened to desired taste
- Garnish with additional lemon slices or parsley and enjoy!
Notes
*Slice zucchini and summer squash rounds in half if squash is wider
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Lisa says
My entire family enjoyed this!
Vivian Florence says
I have made this several times. Simply delicious!!
paleobailey says
I’m so glad you enjoy it!! Thank you so much!
DJ says
This is one of our favorites. Simple, quick and delicious!
paleobailey says
Thank you, DJ!! I’m so happy you enjoy it! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review – it’s so appreciated!
Lindsey says
This is so delicious! Thank you for sharing 🙂
paleobailey says
I’m so glad you enjoyed!! Thank you, Lindsey! <3 - B
Gretchen Jones says
I made this for my lunch and it was amazing. I added a little more lemon and served over cauliflower rice. It was so light and fresh and delicious!
Katie says
I made this for dinner! Perfect summer dinner!
paleobailey says
I’m so, so glad you loved it! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know! <3 - B
Cissy says
Delish. Made extra for later. Definitely a keeper.
paleobailey says
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you liked it! This is one of my favorites too 🙂
Jess says
Absolutely loved this recipe! So simple and delicious. We will definitely be making this again.
paleobailey says
Thanks, Jess!! I’m so so happy you loved it!