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Chicken and Vegetables Skillet

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This Chicken and Vegetables dinner, featuring chicken infused with garlic and a medley of vibrant, crisp-tender vegetables, is a simple meal sure to be a hit with everyone.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Salt and fresh ground black 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 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups bite-size broccoli florets
  • 1 zucchini, thinly sliced and cut into half-moons
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth (or dry white wine, apple juice, or water)
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  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. Add ½ tablespoon olive oil to the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  5. Remove chicken from skillet, keep covered.
  6. Return skillet to heat, add remaining olive oil, stir in onions for 2 minutes. Add broccoli, zucchini, and peppers. Season with remaining spice mix and salt & pepper. Cook 4–6 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  7. Stir in chicken broth.
  8. Return chicken and juices to skillet, combine, cook 1 minute, remove from heat.
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

  • You can use chicken breasts or thighs; cut evenly and pat dry for best results.
  • Adjust chili powder and spices to taste.
  • Substitute chicken broth with white wine, apple juice, or water for different flavors.
  • Swap vegetables with your favorite, like cauliflower or asparagus.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American