Healthy Chicken and Vegetable Skillet – This one-pot chicken breast recipe with vegetables takes 20 minutes to make and will wow your family with its fantastic flavor! It’s super easy to make and a great way to use up all those summer veggies you may have in the fridge. This chicken breast recipe with veggies makes a great low-carb meal and is also excellent for meal prep. Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SKILLET
1 lb (450g) skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 zucchini, sliced
2 red bell peppers, chopped into chunks
1 broccoli crown, broken into florets
1/2 onion, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional
CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SKILLET RECIPE
Make this colorful one-pot chicken and vegetable skillet for an easy dinner! It’s the perfect occasion to empty up your refrigerator from the veggies that sit there! This skillet chicken recipe requires minimal cleanup and makes a great base for a low-carb meal. Broccoli, bell peppers, and zucchini give some crunch to this easy chicken recipe, and the sauce is amazing. The result is a healthy chicken and vegetable dinner with an array of colors that will wow everyone!
HOW TO COOK CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES IN A SKILLET
Making chicken breast and vegetables in a skillet is pretty easy and straightforward. Note that this cooking method works with any protein.
First, cook the chicken breast: Season chicken bites with salt and pepper, olive oil, and cajun seasoning. Sautee the chicken bites for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through and browned.
Cook the vegetables: In the same skillet, stir fry the onion, then add the rest of the vegetables. Season with Cajun seasoning and cook on medium until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Deglaze the pan with chicken stock, then add the cooked chicken bites back to the skillet and mix with the veggies to combine. Easy!
DIRECTIONS
1. To make the Chicken Bites and Vegetable Skillet: In a large bowl add the chicken breast cubes and season with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and cajun seasoning and toss until coated.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add seasoned chicken bites and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove to a plate and set aside
3. In the same skillet, stir fry the onion (add a little olive oil if needed) for 2 minutes, then add broccoli, zucchini, and bell pepper. Season with Cajun seasoning and cook on medium until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Deglaze with chicken stock, then add the cooked chicken bites back to the skillet and mix to combine. Garnish with red chili pepper flakes and fresh parsley if desired and serve the chicken bites and vegetables immediately.
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