Smoky Skillet Chicken with Zucchini Noodles and Sautéed Green Beans
Quick-cooking chicken breast pieces seasoned with smoked paprika and cumin, served with light zucchini noodles and crispy sautéed green beans.
- Prep: 12 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Total: 27 min
- Servings: 2
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $3.59/serving
Dietary
- Low-Carb
- High-Protein
- Gluten-Free
- Dairy-Free
- Nut-Free
- Soy-Free
- Egg-Free
- Paleo
- Whole30
Tags
- quick
- healthy
- savory
- sauté
- comfort food
- one-pot
Ingredients
- 12 ounce chicken breast (boneless, skinless, diced into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 zucchinis (spiralized into noodles or julienned)
- 2 cup green beans (trimmed)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the diced chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the green beans to the same skillet, adding a splash more olive oil if needed. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until tender-crisp. Add the zucchini noodles, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, just until the zucchini is heated through but still slightly firm.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss everything together and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure you don't overcook the zucchini noodles, as they can become watery. A spiralizer is helpful for creating uniform zucchini noodles quickly.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 407
- Protein: 41.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 11.4 g
- Fat: 18.8 g
- Fiber: 3.6 g
- Sodium: 1007 mg
- Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
- Sugar: 5.6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg