Description
A vibrant dish of tender chicken and colorful vegetables sautéed to perfection, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 apple juice or water)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Start by cutting the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Season it with salt and fresh ground black pepper, then set it aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, rosemary, paprika, and chili powder. Sprinkle half of this aromatic mix over the chicken pieces.
- Drizzle ½ tablespoon of olive oil over the seasoned chicken and toss it to coat evenly.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Return the skillet to the stove and heat the remaining olive oil. Add the sliced onions and cook for about 2 minutes until they start to soften.
- Toss in the broccoli, zucchini, and both bell peppers. If necessary, add a bit more oil to keep things sizzling. Season with the remaining spice mix, along with additional salt and pepper. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine all those lovely flavors.
- Return the cooked chicken and its juices to the skillet. Gently stir everything together and cook for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat and taste to adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Garnish your beautiful skillet with fresh parsley, and serve it while it’s warm and inviting!
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables or add spices to suit your taste!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg