Description
This Chicken and Veggies skillet dinner, featuring chicken infused with garlic and a medley of vibrant, crisp-tender vegetables, is a simple yet nutritious meal sure to be a hit with everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
To make this recipe, you’ll need some basic kitchen tools. These include:
- A large skillet with a heavy bottom
- A set of sharp knives for chopping vegetables
- A cutting board for preparing ingredients
Ingredients:
- 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
- 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, you can also use dry white wine, apple juice, or water
- chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl combine garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and chili powder; take half of the seasoning and sprinkle it over the chicken.
- Add ½ tablespoon olive oil to the chicken and toss around to coat evenly.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces to the hot oil and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until browned on all sides and the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, set aside in a plate, and keep covered.
- Return the skillet to the heat and add the remaining olive oil. Stir in the onions and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the broccoli, zucchini, and peppers. Add more oil to the skillet if needed. Season with remaining spice mix plus salt and pepper, and continue to cook for 4 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir occasionally.
- Stir in the chicken broth.
- Return chicken and any chicken juices to the skillet; stir around to combine and cook for a minute.
- Remove from heat. Taste for salt and adjust accordingly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Achieving the Right Crunch :
To get the perfect crunch, cook veggies just right. Adding nuts or seeds can also help. They add texture and healthy fats and protein.
- Prep Time: 15minutes
- Cook Time: 20minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 257kcal
- Sodium: 168mg
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g