Description
A quick and healthy dish combining tender chicken and colorful vegetables for a nutritious meal.
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
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
- 1 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 (or dry white wine, apple juice, or water)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by cutting the chicken into 1-inch pieces, seasoning it with salt and pepper, and setting it aside.
- In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and chili powder; sprinkle half of this spice mix over the chicken.
- Drizzle ½ tablespoon of olive oil over the seasoned chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and fully cooked.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate, cover, and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil. Toss in the sliced onions and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the broccoli, zucchini, and bell peppers to the skillet. If required, drizzle in a bit more oil. Season with the remaining spice mix along with some extra salt and pepper. Sauté for 4 to 6 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with any juices; stir everything together and cook for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat, taste, and adjust the seasoning as desired. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to mix and match vegetables based on preference or availability. Marinating the chicken beforehand can enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, vegetables, healthy dinner, quick meal, skillet