Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet, a delightful one-pan meal that brings together lean chicken and an array of colorful, fresh vegetables. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, as it takes just 15 minutes to prep and cooks quickly in a single skillet. Seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, every bite is packed with nutrition without sacrificing taste. Enjoy this wholesome recipe as a quick dinner option or as part of your meal prep routine, making healthy eating both simple and satisfying.
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
- Low sodium chicken broth (or alternative)
- 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
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- Mix garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and chili powder; sprinkle half over the chicken.
- Drizzle olive oil on chicken; toss to coat evenly.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and cook chicken until browned (6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté onions for 2 minutes then add broccoli, zucchini, and bell peppers; cook until crisp-tender (4-6 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Return cooked chicken to skillet; stir and heat through for another minute.
- Garnish with parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg