Summer Squash Skillet

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken
• 4 cups summer squash (yellow or patty pan)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup cheese (shredded) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and saute for about 4-5 minutes with 1 tablespoon oil.
• 2 add summer squash with onion, salt and pepper, and one more tablespoon oil until tender (time will depend on the size of the pieces).
• 3 remove chicken, set aside.
• 4 add the green pepper and herbs to the squash, cover, and steam until tender. top with cheese just before serving.