09/12/2022
Chicken and Vegetables Skillet | Healthy & Low Carb
INGREDIENTS:
▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
▢ 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
▢ Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
▢ ½ teaspoon onion powder
▢ ½ teaspoon dried thyme
▢ ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
▢ ½ teaspoon paprika
▢ ¼ to ½ teaspoon chili powder
▢ 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
▢ 3 cups bite-size broccoli florets
▢ 1 zucchini, thinly sliced and cut into half-moons
▢ 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
▢ 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
▢ ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth, you can also use dry white wine or water
▢ Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
In a small mixing bowl combine garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and chili powder; take half of the seasoning and sprinkle it over the chicken.
Add ½ tablespoon olive oil to the chicken and toss around to coat evenly.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet set over medium-high heat.
Add chicken pieces to the hot oil and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until browned on all sides and chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken from skillet; set aside in a plate and keep covered.
Return skillet to the heat and add remaining olive oil.
To the skillet add the onion and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in broccoli, zucchini, and peppers. Add more oil to the skillet, if needed.
Season with remaining spice mix plus salt and pepper, and continue to cook for 4 to 6 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp tender.
Stir couple times during the cooking process.
Stir in the chicken broth.
Return chicken and any chicken juices to the skillet; stir around to combine and cook for a minute.
Remove from heat. Taste for salt and adjust accordingly.
Garnish with parsley.
NUTRITION
Calories: 257 kcal | Carbohydrates: 13 g | Protein: 28 g | Fat: 11 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 73 mg | Sodium: 168 mg | Potassium: 958 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 1714 IU | Vitamin C: 166 mg | Calcium: 63 mg | Iron: 2 mg | Net Carbs: 9 g
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