Healthy Chicken And Vegetables Skillet Recipe
A quick and nutritious skillet dish combining tender chicken with colorful vegetables, perfect for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 unit zucchini (sliced)
- 1 unit red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 unit yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 small red onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Garnish
- to taste Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat, add garlic and onions, sauté for 90 seconds. Add bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes; cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet, add lemon juice and red pepper flakes; stir well. Cook for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to adjust spice levels with red pepper flakes and seasonings.