Golden Skillet Chicken and Garden Vegetables

A quick and healthy skillet dinner featuring tender chicken and a colorful array of fresh vegetables, seasoned with aromatic herbs and served with simple brown rice.

• Prep: 12 min
• Cook: 18 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.16/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• quick
• healthy
• budget-friendly
• savory

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (large, chopped)
• 1 zucchini (medium, chopped)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 package microwaveable brown rice (8.8 ounce each)
• 1 package salad mix (10 ounce, pre-washed)
• 0.25 cup light vinaigrette dressing

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast pieces, seasoned with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
2. Add the diced yellow onion, chopped red bell pepper, and chopped zucchini to the same skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are slightly tender-crisp.
3. Stir in the minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce and vegetables. Remove from heat.
6. While the skillet meal is cooking, prepare the microwaveable brown rice according to package directions.
7. Serve the Golden Skillet Chicken and Garden Vegetables immediately over the brown rice. Serve alongside the pre-washed salad mix, dressed with light vinaigrette if desired.

Notes

Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For even more flavor, consider a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the finished dish.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 365
• Protein: 33.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 38 g
• Fat: 8 g
• Fiber: 4.5 g
• Sodium: 590 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Cholesterol: 80 mg