Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet
Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet is a vibrant, wholesome dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This one-pan recipe combines tender chicken pieces with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, all seasoned to perfection with aromatic herbs and spices. Ready in just 35 minutes, this meal is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a fantastic choice for health-conscious eaters.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt and freshly 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 wine)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and half of the spice mix. Toss with ½ tablespoon of olive oil.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onions and cook for 2 minutes before adding broccoli, zucchini, and bell peppers. Season with the remaining spice mix and cook for an additional 4 to 6 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth and mix well. Return the chicken to the skillet, stir everything together, and cook for another minute.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (227g)
- Calories: 293
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 314mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 93mg