Description
This Healthy Chicken and Vegetable Skillet is a quick, one-pan meal packed with protein, fiber, and fresh veggies. Juicy chicken breast, colorful bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes come together in a flavorful, nutrient-rich dish. Perfect for meal prep, low-carb diets, or a busy weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Slice bell peppers, dice zucchini, halve cherry tomatoes, and mince garlic.
- Heat Skillet: In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, onions, and garlic. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook Vegetables: Add bell peppers and zucchini. Sauté for 6–8 minutes until tender but crisp. Season with Italian seasoning.
- Combine Ingredients: Return chicken to the skillet, add cherry tomatoes, and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh herbs, and enjoy!
Notes
- Customization: Swap zucchini for broccoli or asparagus.
- Make it Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or cayenne.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 4–5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: ~250 kcal
- Sugar: ~5g
- Sodium: ~400mg
- Fat: ~10g
- Saturated Fat: ~2g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~10g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Protein: ~30g
- Cholesterol: ~70mg