Description
This Healthy Chicken & Vegetables Skillet is a one-pan, protein-packed dish loaded with vibrant, sautéed vegetables and seasoned chicken. It’s a quick, easy, and nutritious meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cubed chicken, season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and onion for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add broccoli and bell pepper, cooking for another 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, mix everything, and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Swap chicken with tofu or shrimp for variety.
- Adjust spices for more heat or add red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American