Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet
Experience the vibrant flavors of our Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet, a quick and nutritious one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This dish combines tender chicken with an array of colorful vegetables, all seasoned to perfection. With minimal cleanup required, it’s ideal for family dinners or prepping for the week ahead. Enjoy this wholesome recipe that delivers both taste and health benefits, ensuring that you can nourish your body without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper
- 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
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 zucchini
- 1 small yellow bell pepper
- 1 small red bell pepper
- ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth (or apple juice/vinegar)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt, pepper, and half the spice mix.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook the chicken until browned and fully cooked (6-8 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté onions for about 2 minutes. Add broccoli, zucchini, yellow bell pepper, and red bell pepper; cook until crisp-tender (4-6 minutes).
- Pour in the broth (or alternative) and return the chicken to the skillet; stir to combine and heat through for an additional minute.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg