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Chicken and Vegetables Skillet Recipe

Chicken and Vegetables Skillet Recipe

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This Chicken and Vegetables Skillet Recipe is the ideal solution for busy weeknights when you crave a nutritious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. With tender chicken pieces sautéed alongside colorful vegetables, this one-pan dish is bursting with flavor and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. In just 35 minutes, you can serve up a wholesome dinner that the whole family will enjoy. The combination of garlic, herbs, and spices elevates the dish, while the easy cleanup makes it stress-free. Perfect over rice or quinoa, this recipe is not only satisfying but also packed with lean protein and vitamins.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 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
  • 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)
  • ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth (or dry white apple vinegar, apple juice, or water)
  • Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt, pepper, and half of the spice mix.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until browned (6–8 minutes). Remove and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil, sauté onions for 2 minutes, then add broccoli, zucchini, and bell peppers. Season and cook until crisp-tender (4–6 minutes).
  4. Stir in chicken broth and return chicken to the skillet; mix well and heat through (1 minute).
  5. Garnish with parsley before serving.
  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 250g)
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg
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