Description
Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan dish that combines tender chicken and an array of colorful vegetables for a nutritious meal you’ll love. Perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Packed with lean protein and fresh produce, it offers a delightful flavor without compromising on health. With a cooking time of just 35 minutes, you’ll have a satisfying and wholesome dinner ready in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 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, thinly sliced
- 3 cups bite-size broccoli florets
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced and cut into half-moons
- 1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
- ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth (or apple juice)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
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 the chicken.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes until browned; set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and onions; sauté for 2 minutes. Add broccoli, zucchini, and peppers; cook for an additional 4-6 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Stir in chicken broth (or apple juice) and return chicken to the skillet; mix well and heat through for another minute.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg