Description
This One Pot Chicken and Vegetables Skillet is a healthy, low-carb, and flavorful meal featuring tender chicken breast pieces cooked with fresh zucchini, red bell peppers, broccoli, and onions. Seasoned with Cajun spices and cooked in a single skillet for easy cleanup, this dish delivers a perfect balance of protein and vegetables in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 1 lb (450g) skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Vegetables
- 2 zucchini, sliced
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped into chunks
- 1 broccoli crown, broken into florets
- 1/2 onion, sliced
Additional
- 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: In a large bowl, combine the chicken breast cubes with salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and Cajun seasoning. Toss well until the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the seasoned chicken bites and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and stir-fry for about 2 minutes, adding a splash of olive oil if the skillet seems dry. Then add the broccoli florets, sliced zucchini, and chopped red bell peppers. Sprinkle with additional Cajun seasoning and cook on medium heat until the vegetables become crisp-tender, about 5-6 minutes.
- Deglaze and combine: Pour the low-sodium chicken broth into the skillet to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom. Return the cooked chicken bites to the skillet and stir everything together to combine and heat through.
- Garnish and serve: If desired, sprinkle red chili pepper flakes and fresh chopped parsley over the skillet for extra flavor and color. Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy one-pot chicken and vegetables skillet!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning and chili flakes to your heat preference.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to keep this dish healthy and balanced in flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the Cajun seasoning is gluten-free.
- Feel free to swap in other vegetables like mushrooms or carrots based on seasonality and preference.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep and reheats well in a skillet or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
