Chicken and Bell Pepper Skillet

Name: Chicken and Bell Pepper Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cubed); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 red bell pepper (sliced); 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced); 0.5 yellow onion (sliced); 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 cup chicken broth; 4 quick mashed potatoes (prepared)

Tender cubes of chicken breast sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onion in a savory sauce, served with creamy mashed potatoes for a hearty and simple meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cubed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper (sliced)
1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
0.5 yellow onion (sliced)
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 cup chicken broth
4 quick mashed potatoes (prepared)

Instructions

Season the cubed chicken breast with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook until lightly browned and mostly cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Add sliced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and yellow onion to the same skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
Return chicken to the skillet. Stir in the chicken broth, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly and flavors to meld.
While the skillet dish is finishing, prepare or heat the quick mashed potatoes according to package directions.
Serve the chicken and bell pepper skillet over or alongside the prepared mashed potatoes.

Notes

Frozen pre-sliced bell peppers can be used for even faster prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 420
Protein: 40.5 g
Carbohydrates: 29.8 g
Fat: 15.2 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
Sugar: 5.9 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg