Description
Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet is a vibrant one-pan meal that brings together tender chicken and colorful vegetables for a nutritious dinner option. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With lean protein and an array of veggies, you can enjoy a satisfying meal without the fuss of multiple pans. This recipe allows for customization with spices and vegetables, making it versatile enough to suit any palate. Plus, cleanup is a breeze—just one skillet is all you need! Enjoy this delicious and wholesome dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 zucchini
- 1 small yellow bell pepper
- 1 small red bell pepper
- ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth (or apple juice/vinegar)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- Mix garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and chili powder; sprinkle half over chicken.
- Drizzle olive oil over chicken; toss to coat.
- Heat remaining oil in a large skillet; cook chicken for 6-8 minutes until browned. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions for 2 minutes; add broccoli, zucchini, and peppers.
- Season with remaining spices; cook until veggies are crisp-tender (4-6 minutes).
- Add chicken broth; return chicken to skillet and stir. Cook until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg