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Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet

Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet

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Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet is the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave a nutritious and delicious meal. This one-pan dish features tender chicken pieces sautéed with a variety of vibrant vegetables, all enhanced by a blend of flavorful spices. In just 35 minutes, you can create a wholesome dinner that pleases both kids and adults alike. Ideal for serving over quinoa or brown rice, this recipe not only simplifies your cooking process but also ensures easy cleanup. Enjoy a colorful and healthy meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups bite-size broccoli florets
  • 1 small zucchini
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper
  • 1 small red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 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
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and chili powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm. In the same skillet, sauté onions for 2 minutes before adding broccoli, zucchini, and bell peppers; cook until crisp-tender.
  4. Stir in chicken broth and return the chicken to the skillet. Cook for another minute until heated through.
  5. Adjust seasoning if needed and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of recipe (250g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg