Description
Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet is a colorful, nutritious dish that combines tender chicken with an array of fresh vegetables for a quick weeknight meal. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor, making it a perfect choice for families looking to incorporate more healthy options into their dinner rotation. The versatility of the ingredients allows you to adapt the dish based on what you have on hand, ensuring every bite is satisfying. Whether you’re aiming for a healthier lifestyle or simply craving a delicious meal, this skillet dish fits seamlessly into any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and chili powder; sprinkle half over chicken.
- Drizzle olive oil over chicken; toss to coat.
- Heat skillet with remaining olive oil; cook chicken until browned (6-8 minutes). Set aside.
- Sauté onions in the skillet for 2 minutes; add broccoli, zucchini, and bell peppers. Cook until crisp-tender (4-6 minutes).
- Return chicken to skillet; stir in chicken broth and heat through (1 minute).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg