Description
A vibrant and nutritious one-skillet dish featuring succulent chicken and a colorful medley of vegetables, perfect for a busy weeknight or impressing guests.
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, apple juice, or water)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and chili powder. Sprinkle half over the chicken.
- Drizzle ½ tablespoon olive oil over the chicken and toss to coat.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat, add chicken, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and cover.
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet, sauté onions for 2 minutes, then add broccoli, zucchini, and bell peppers. Season with remaining spices, salt, and pepper, cooking for 4 to 6 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Return chicken along with its juices to the skillet, mix well, and allow to cook together for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Customize with your favorite veggies or proteins to suit dietary preferences. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg