Healthy Chicken And Vegetables Skillet Recipe
This healthy chicken and vegetables skillet recipe is a quick and easy one-pan meal, perfect for a nutritious dinner. Made with tender chicken breast, fresh vegetables, and simple seasonings, this dish is packed with protein and flavor while keeping it light and wholesome.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Healthy, One-Pan Meals
- Method: Skillet, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika, and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and sauté the garlic and onion for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes, cooking for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well.
- Add lemon juice and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use any vegetables you like, such as mushrooms or broccoli.
- Swap chicken breast with turkey or shrimp for variation.
- Serve over quinoa, rice, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg