Description
Mouthwatering chicken and vegetables skillet showcases Mediterranean-inspired flavors with lean protein and colorful produce. Simple ingredients combine into a nutritious one-pan meal perfect for quick weeknight dinners you can enjoy with family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 zucchini (sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 onion (sliced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Parsley (fresh, for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet at medium temperature, preparing the cooking surface.
- Introduce chicken pieces and sear for 5-6 minutes, rotating to achieve an even golden-brown exterior and ensuring thorough internal cooking. Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate.
- Utilize the same skillet to sauté chopped onions, vibrant bell peppers, sliced zucchini, and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until vegetables become slightly softened and aromatic.
- Incorporate halved cherry tomatoes along with Italian seasoning, salt, cracked black pepper, smoky paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes. Allow ingredients to meld together for approximately 2 minutes, releasing their robust flavors.
- Carefully reintroduce the previously cooked chicken into the vegetable mixture, then delicately pour chicken broth and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the contents. Gently stir and allow the mixture to simmer for 3-4 minutes, ensuring complete integration of flavors.
- Eliminate skillet from heat source, generously sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the dish for a vibrant finishing touch, and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time for chicken thickness to ensure even, juicy results and prevent dryness.
- Choose organic, free-range chicken for enhanced flavor and nutritional value.
- Customize vegetable mix based on seasonal availability or personal preferences.
- For low-carb version, replace high-carb vegetables with low-carb alternatives like cauliflower or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg