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Chicken and Vegetables Skillet

Quick and Easy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet Dinner

A quick, healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet that's perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Can substitute with turkey or tofu.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use avocado oil if preferred.
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Spice Mix (e.g., garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning) Any pre-made seasoning can work.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Broccoli Can be replaced with green beans or asparagus.
  • 1 medium Zucchini Substitutable with yellow squash.
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Any color; use seasonal vegetables if available.
  • 1 medium Onion Can be swapped for shallots or omitted for low-carb.
For the Broth
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth works for vegetarian options.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Substitute with cilantro or basil.

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and half of the spice mix. Drizzle olive oil and set aside.
  2. Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add chicken and sear for 7-10 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. Cook Vegetables: In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, then add onion, broccoli, zucchini, and bell peppers. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until crisp-tender.
  4. Deglaze: Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits. Simmer for a minute.
  5. Combine: Return cooked chicken to the skillet and mix gently for 2-3 minutes to warm through.
  6. Garnish & Serve: Top with fresh parsley and serve directly from the pan or plate it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite vegetables and seasonings for a unique meal each time.

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