Description
A colorful and wholesome one-pan meal featuring tender seasoned chicken and crisp-tender vegetables. This quick skillet dinner is balanced, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt, to taste
Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 cups broccoli florets
1 zucchini, thinly sliced and cut into half-moons
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and chili powder.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet.
- Add the sliced onion and cook for about 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in broccoli, zucchini, yellow bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Return the cooked chicken and juices to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for another minute.
- Remove from heat, adjust seasoning if needed, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Swap vegetables with snap peas, mushrooms, cauliflower, or green beans as desired.
Use Italian seasoning or add cumin and smoked paprika for different flavor profiles.
Serve over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a heartier meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a skillet or microwave in short intervals until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
