Description
This One Pot Chicken and Vegetables Skillet is a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and flavorful herbs come together in a single skillet for a delicious and healthy dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Other:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
- Cook chicken: Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add to skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté onion, carrots, and bell pepper until slightly softened. Add zucchini and broccoli, then stir in garlic.
- Add broth and chicken: Pour in chicken broth, return chicken to the skillet, and simmer until vegetables are tender.
- Finish: Stir in parsley and lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- You can swap seasonal vegetables like asparagus, green beans, or mushrooms.
- For extra richness, stir in 2 tablespoons of cream or sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
