Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet, a quick and nutritious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. This one-pan wonder marries tender chicken with a medley of colorful vegetables, all seasoned to perfection with aromatic herbs and spices. In just 35 minutes, you can serve up a wholesome dish that not only delights your taste buds but also nourishes your body. Easy to customize with seasonal veggies, this recipe is bound to become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 zucchini
- 1 small yellow bell pepper
- 1 small red bell pepper
- Low sodium chicken broth (or apple juice)
- 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
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- Mix garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and chili powder in a bowl. Sprinkle half over the chicken and toss with olive oil.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and sauté onions for about 2 minutes. Add broccoli, zucchini, yellow bell pepper, and red bell pepper; cook for 4-6 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Stir in chicken broth and return chicken to the skillet; combine well and cook for an additional minute.
- Adjust seasoning if needed; serve warm garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg