Chicken and Vegetables Skillet Recipe

Chicken and Vegetables Skillet Recipe

from diethood.com
35 min
4 servings

With garlicky chicken and colorful, crisp-tender veggies, this easy skillet dinner is a low-carb meal everyone will love.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, (divided)
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • Salt and fresh ground pepper, (to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 yellow onion, (thinly sliced)
  • 3 cups bite-size broccoli florets
  • 1 zucchini, (thinly sliced and cut into half-moons)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, (cut into 1-inch chunks)
  • 1 red bell pepper, (cut into 1-inch chunks)
  • ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth, (you can also use dry white wine or water)
  • Chopped fresh parsley, (for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper; set aside.

  2. 2

    In a small mixing bowl combine garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and chili powder; take half of the seasoning and sprinkle it over the chicken.

  3. 3

    Add ½ tablespoon olive oil to the chicken and toss around to coat evenly.

  4. 4

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet set over medium-high heat.

  5. 5

    Add chicken pieces to the hot oil and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until browned on all sides and chicken is cooked through.

  6. 6

    Remove chicken from skillet; set aside in a plate and keep covered.

  7. 7

    Return skillet to the heat and add remaining olive oil.

  8. 8

    To the skillet add the onion and cook for 2 minutes.

  9. 9

    Stir in broccoli, zucchini, and peppers. Add more oil to the skillet, if needed.

  10. 10

    Season with remaining spice mix plus salt and pepper, and continue to cook for 4 to 6 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp tender. Stir couple times during the cooking process.

  11. 11

    Stir in the chicken broth.

  12. 12

    Return chicken and any chicken juices to the skillet; stir around to combine and cook for a minute.

  13. 13

    Remove from heat. Taste for salt and adjust accordingly.

  14. 14

    Garnish with parsley.

  15. 15

    Serve.