Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet
Indulge in a delightful meal with this Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet. This one-pan dish features tender chicken pieces and a medley of vibrant vegetables, making it not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe can be customized to include your favorite seasonal veggies, ensuring everyone at the table is satisfied.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 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
- 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
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces; season with salt, pepper, and half the spice mix.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until browned (6-8 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté sliced onion for 2 minutes.
- Add broccoli, zucchini, and bell peppers; season with remaining spices. Cook until crisp-tender (4-6 minutes).
- Stir in chicken broth; return cooked chicken to skillet and heat through for another minute.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg