Description
Robust chicken and vegetable skillet delivers Mediterranean-inspired comfort with lean protein and colorful produce. Simple one-pan preparation ensures quick cleanup and satisfying nutrition for weeknight dinners you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 onion, sliced
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, drizzling olive oil across the surface to create an even coating.
- Introduce seasoned chicken pieces into the heated pan, coating them with a blend of aromatic spices, and allow them to develop a golden-brown exterior for approximately 6-7 minutes, ensuring thorough cooking.
- Incorporate minced garlic, chopped onions, sliced bell peppers, and diced zucchini into the skillet, sautéing the vibrant vegetables until they become slightly softened and release their fragrant essence.
- Enhance the mixture by streaming chicken broth and freshly squeezed lemon juice, gently stirring to integrate the liquid and distribute flavors evenly throughout the pan.
- Delicately fold in ripe cherry tomatoes, allowing them to simmer and release their natural juices while maintaining the vegetables’ crisp texture for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley as a final flourish, and transfer the colorful, nutritious dish to serving plates while still steaming hot.
Notes
- Optimize chicken browning by ensuring the skillet is hot before adding meat, creating a perfect golden exterior that locks in flavor and moisture.
- Swap proteins easily by substituting chicken with tofu, shrimp, or lean turkey for a versatile one-pan meal that adapts to dietary preferences.
- Enhance vegetable nutrition by using seasonal produce or adding extra greens like spinach or kale for increased vitamin and mineral content.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium chicken broth and reducing added salt, making this recipe heart-friendly and suitable for those monitoring blood pressure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg