Description
A vibrant one-pan meal featuring tender chicken and colorful vegetables, delivering a healthy dish that’s quick to prepare and perfect for any dinner gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Wash and chop all vegetables; mince garlic.
- Sauté chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and sliced red onion and cook until fragrant.
- Incorporate veggies: Add bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Gently mix all ingredients.
- Finish with lemon: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving.
- Serve warm: Enjoy immediately for the best flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute other vegetables like spinach or eggplant based on your preference.
- For added flavor, sprinkle fresh herbs like basil or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 105mg