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Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet

Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet

This Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet is a quick one-pan meal that balances flavors and textures for a delightful dining experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cooking Oil and Chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Seasonings
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
Vegetables
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups bite-size broccoli florets
  • 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced into half-moons
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 small red bell pepper, cut into chunks
Liquids
  • ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. In a bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, and paprika. Sprinkle half over the chicken.
  2. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken; cook for about 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, add the remaining oil and onions; sauté for about 2 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add broccoli, zucchini, yellow and red bell peppers; cook for another 4–6 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan; stir well to combine all ingredients.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet; gently stir everything together for an additional minute until heated through.
  7. Serve warm with fresh parsley as garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10g

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to swap vegetables and customize the seasonings to your preference. It also stores well in the fridge for up to three days.

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