Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a Chicken and Vegetables Skillet, a quick and wholesome dish perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts are sautéed to golden perfection alongside colorful bell peppers, zucchini, and onions, all drizzled with a savory-sweet sauce. This one-pan meal is not only nutritious but also customizable, allowing you to use seasonal veggies or leftovers from your fridge. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a delightful dinner that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the vegetables: slice bell peppers into strips, zucchini into half-moons, onion diced, and garlic minced.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper before adding to the skillet. Cook each side for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet. In the same pan, add onions first; sauté until translucent. Add garlic until fragrant, then stir in bell peppers and zucchini.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce and honey. Drizzle this over the sautéed vegetables.
- Cut cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the skillet with veggies; stir well to combine everything with the sauce.
- Heat through for another minute or two before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Substitute any vegetables based on what you have on hand or what’s in season. For added flavor, experiment with spices like smoked paprika or Italian herbs.