Description
This Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. Tender chicken pieces are seasoned and cooked with a variety of colorful vegetables in a savory broth, creating a delicious and nutritious dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Vegetables:
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 medium yellow squash, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken pieces with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add the remaining tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add bell peppers, zucchini, squash, and broccoli. Cook for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Combine and Finish: Return chicken to the skillet, pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until heated through. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can swap vegetables based on season or preference—try asparagus, snap peas, or mushrooms.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with grated Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
