Description
Rustic Chicken Veggie Skillet brings Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with a nutritious one-pan wonder. Quick and easy preparation meets wholesome ingredients, creating a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 yellow squash
- 1 red bell pepper
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into 1-inch bite-sized pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance flavor and retain moisture.
- Create a spice blend combining garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and chili powder in a small bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil over chicken, then coat thoroughly with half of the prepared spice mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat skillet to medium-high, adding olive oil. Cook seasoned chicken for 6-8 minutes, rotating to achieve golden-brown exterior. Once fully cooked, transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions for 2 minutes, then add green beans, yellow squash, and red bell peppers. Season with remaining spice mix and additional salt and pepper. Cook 4-6 minutes until vegetables reach crisp-tender consistency.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, stirring to deglaze and incorporate the flavorful pan residue.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, including any accumulated juices. Gently combine and heat for an additional minute to merge flavors.
- Remove from heat and taste, adjusting seasonings as needed with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately, presenting a vibrant, nutritious one-pan meal directly from the skillet.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh to create a delicious vegetarian version that maintains the same robust flavor profile and nutritional balance.
- Consider using bone-in chicken thighs for a richer taste and more tender meat, which can add depth to the overall dish’s complexity.
- Prepping vegetables in uniform sizes ensures even cooking and helps maintain their crisp-tender texture without becoming mushy or overcooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg