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chicken skillet

This delicious chicken skillet combines tender chicken with fresh vegetables in a quick, easy recipe perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.25 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cups broccoli florets bite-sized
  • 1 zucchini 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
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon chili powder

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and chili powder; sprinkle half of the seasoning over the chicken.
  3. Add ½ tablespoon olive oil to the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook about 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  5. Return the skillet to heat, add remaining olive oil. Cook onions for 2 minutes, then stir in broccoli, zucchini, and peppers. Season with remaining spice mix, salt, and pepper; cook for 4-6 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  6. Stir in chicken broth, then return chicken and juices to skillet. Cook for 1 minute to combine flavors.
  7. Remove from heat, taste, and adjust salt if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

This chicken skillet is perfect for a quick and healthy meal meeting all your weeknight dinner needs.