Description
This One-Pot Chicken and Vegetables Skillet is a wholesome, fuss-free meal packed with tender chicken breasts, crisp-tender vegetables, and flavorful herbs—all cooked in one skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s light, satisfying, and ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Other
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Slice the chicken into strips or cutlets for even cooking. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics and vegetables: Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Sauté the sliced onion and minced garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Then add the red bell pepper, zucchini, and broccoli florets, cooking for 5–6 minutes while stirring occasionally until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Combine and finish cooking: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and pour in the juice of half a lemon. Cook everything together for another 2–3 minutes, stirring to combine and warm through.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for a fresh finish, if desired. Serve hot for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Feel free to swap in seasonal vegetables like green beans, mushrooms, or asparagus for variety.
- This dish is excellent on its own or served over rice or with crusty bread.
- The skillet meal keeps well and makes great leftovers for easy meal prep.
