Description
A delicious and healthy one-pan meal combining tender chicken and vibrant vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 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
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Ensure the oil is hot but not smoking.
- Season the chicken pieces generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and chili powder.
- Add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer, allowing it to sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and toss in the sliced onion, sautéing for about 2 minutes until translucent.
- Add the broccoli florets, zucchini, yellow bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Sauté the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour in the chicken broth, stirring occasionally.
- Simmer for about 3-5 minutes until everything is cooked through and the broth has reduced slightly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
This dish is versatile; consider pairing it with quinoa or serving it in wraps for leftover lunch options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken skillet, healthy dinner, one-pan meal, quick recipes, easy chicken recipes