Description
This Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet is a flavorful, one-pan wonder packed with juicy chicken, vibrant veggies, and aromatic spices. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknights or meal prep!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided (use extra virgin for flavor)
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt and black pepper, to taste (for seasoning)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon paprika (adds mild smokiness)
- ¼–½ teaspoon chili powder (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cups broccoli florets (bite-sized)
- 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 2 small bell peppers (red and yellow), cut into 1-inch chunks
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth (or dry white wine for a twist)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces.
- Season with salt, pepper, and half of the spice mix (garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and chili powder).
- Drizzle ½ tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken and mix to coat evenly.
- Cook the Chicken
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and fully cooked.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate, cover, and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil.
- Add sliced onions and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in broccoli, zucchini, and bell peppers. Drizzle with a little more olive oil if needed.
- Sprinkle the remaining spice mix over the vegetables, along with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 4–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Combine and Finish
- Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to deglaze the skillet and bring the flavors together.
- Return the cooked chicken and its juices to the skillet.
- Stir everything together and cook for another minute until heated through.
- Garnish and Serve
- Remove from heat, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet to ensure even browning.
- Cut vegetables into similar sizes for consistent cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American