Keto Creamy Lemon Chicken & Zucchini Skillet (Low-Carb Lunch)
A bright, creamy, low-carb lemon chicken skillet with tender zucchini, garlic, and parmesan — a fast, fresh, keto-friendly lunch in under 25 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Skillet
- 1 lb chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 medium zucchini (sliced into half-moons)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, and cook until lightly browned.
- Add the zucchini and sauté until tender, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and reduce heat to medium.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and parmesan; stir until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and zucchini.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes, adjust seasoning, and garnish with herbs before serving.