Description
A quick and delightful one-pan meal with tender chicken and vibrant vegetables that makes family gatherings warm and inviting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt and fresh 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, depending on your spice preference
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
- 1 medium 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
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper. Mix garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and chili powder, sprinkling half over chicken and drizzling with ½ tablespoon of olive oil.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken, searing for 6 to 8 minutes until cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- Return skillet to heat, pour in remaining olive oil, and sauté onions for about 2 minutes. Add broccoli, zucchini, and bell peppers. Season with remaining spice mixture and cook for 4 to 6 minutes. Pour in broth, stir, and return chicken to skillet. Cook for an additional minute, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
You can substitute chicken with turkey or even plant-based proteins for a vegetarian option. Feel free to use frozen vegetables for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, skillet, healthy dinner, family-friendly, one-pan meal