Healthy Chicken and Vegetables Skillet
This healthy chicken and vegetables skillet is quick, nutritious, and packed with flavor. Made with lean chicken and fresh veggies in one pan, this easy healthy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- For the chicken:
- 1 –1½ lbs chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- For the vegetables:
- Broccoli florets
- Bell peppers sliced
- Zucchini sliced
- Carrots thinly sliced
- Optional additions:
- Mushrooms
- Green beans
- Spinach
- For extra flavor:
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- Lemon juice or soy sauce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, and cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the vegetables and cook for 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add a splash of lemon juice or soy sauce for extra flavor.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve hot on its own or over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
Notes
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper searing.
- Cut ingredients evenly for consistent cooking.
- Do not overcook vegetables to maintain a slight crunch.
- Season in layers for the best flavor.