Description
A vibrant and nutritious Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet recipe featuring tender chicken breast sautéed with colorful bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes, seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs for a delicious, low-calorie meal perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Vegetables
- 1 each bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
Garnish
- optional fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook the chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, seasoning with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook vegetables: Add the chopped bell pepper, sliced zucchini, and broccoli florets to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Add tomatoes and herbs: Stir in the cherry tomatoes and dried basil. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes soften slightly and flavors meld.
- Season and garnish: Taste the skillet mixture and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve: Serve the healthy chicken and vegetables hot for a wholesome and delicious meal.
Notes
- You can use any color bell pepper available or a mix for more color and flavor.
- Feel free to substitute or add other favorite vegetables such as mushrooms or carrots.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken briefly in olive oil and herbs before cooking.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- To make it gluten-free and low carb, this recipe requires no breading or starchy sides—serve with a side salad or cauliflower rice if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: healthy chicken skillet, chicken and vegetables, low-fat chicken recipe, quick chicken dinner, sautéed chicken and veggies
