Description
This Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet is a quick and nutritious one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breast pieces sautéed with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables and fragrant herbs. Perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner, this recipe combines simple ingredients and bold spices for a flavorful, low-fat dish that’s ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 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
Vegetables
- 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
Other
- ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth (or apple juice, or water)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and chili powder. Sprinkle half of this seasoning mix over the chicken pieces.
- Coat Chicken with Oil: Drizzle ½ tablespoon olive oil over the seasoned chicken and toss to coat evenly.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and fully cooked.
- Set Chicken Aside: Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate, cover, and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté Vegetables: Return the skillet to heat and add the remaining olive oil. Add the sliced onions and cook for 2 minutes. Then add broccoli, zucchini, and bell peppers. Season with remaining spice mix, plus salt and pepper. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add more oil if necessary.
- Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and stir everything together to combine the flavors.
- Combine Chicken and Vegetables: Return the cooked chicken along with its juices back to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for another minute to meld the flavors.
- Adjust Seasoning: Remove the skillet from heat. Taste the dish and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the skillet and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lower sodium option, use water or apple juice instead of chicken broth.
- You can substitute chicken breasts with boneless skinless chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or snap peas based on preference.
- Serve with whole grains like brown rice or quinoa for a more filling meal.
- Adjust chili powder amount to control the spiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
