Description
This One Pot Chicken and Vegetables Skillet is a healthy, comforting dish made with juicy chicken, sautéed vegetables, and flavorful herbs all cooked in one pan. It’s quick, easy, and ideal for a weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 1/2 cups baby spinach
- Optional: squeeze of lemon juice or grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken:
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Cook until softened (about 2 minutes).
- Add zucchini and bell pepper, sauté for 5–6 minutes.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and spinach. Cook until tomatoes soften and spinach wilts.
- Finish and Serve:
- Return chicken to the skillet. Simmer everything together for 2–3 minutes.
- Add a splash of lemon juice or sprinkle Parmesan before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for variation.
- Add cooked rice or quinoa to make it heartier.
- Use whatever veggies you have on hand—broccoli, mushrooms, or carrots work great.
Nutrition
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
