Chicken and Vegetables Skillet: Easy, Healthy Dinner Delight
A delicious Chicken and Vegetables Skillet recipe that's easy to make and healthy, perfect for a quick dinner.
Equipment
- 12-inch skillet
Ingredients
Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- salt to taste
- 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 medium 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 can also use dry white wine, apple juice, or water
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl combine garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and chili powder; take half of the seasoning and sprinkle it over the chicken.
- Add ½ tablespoon olive oil to the chicken and toss around to coat evenly.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces to the hot oil and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until browned on all sides and the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, set aside on a plate, and keep covered.
- Return the skillet to heat and add the remaining olive oil. Stir in the onions and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the broccoli, zucchini, and peppers. Season with remaining spice mix plus salt and pepper, and continue to cook for 4 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir occasionally.
- Stir in the chicken broth.
- Return chicken and any chicken juices to the skillet; stir around to combine and cook for a minute.
- Remove from heat. Taste for salt and adjust accordingly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
This Chicken and Vegetables Skillet is a versatile dish; feel free to use any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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