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Quick & Healthy Chicken Skillet

A quick, creamy, and nutritious chicken skillet dish that cooks in one pan, perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts Cut thin for quicker cooking if desired.
  • 1 piece zucchini, sliced
  • 1 piece bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
Cooking essentials
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes per side).
  4. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add the zucchini, bell pepper, and broccoli.
  6. Sauté the vegetables until tender (about 5–7 minutes).
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet, mix with the vegetables, and cook for another 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
  8. Serve warm.

Notes

Serve over quinoa or brown rice for a wholesome twist. For extra crunch, top with toasted slivered almonds or sunflower seeds.