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A vibrant healthy dinner recipe featuring an assortment of fresh vegetables.

Speedy Lemon Herb Chicken & Veggie Skillet

This speedy skillet recipe features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and bright lemon-herb flavors, perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It's a one-pan wonder that comes together in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • fresh lemon juice Squeeze, to finish
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, cut broccoli into florets, slice the bell pepper, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  2. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until aromatic.
  3. Add seasoned chicken cubes to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned and nearly cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Add broccoli florets and sliced red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until they start to soften but retain crunch.
  5. Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Add halved cherry tomatoes, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until heated through and combined.
Finish and Serve
  1. Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish. Adjust seasonings as needed and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

This recipe is highly adaptable. Feel free to substitute other quick-cooking vegetables like snap peas, zucchini, or mushrooms. For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the dried herbs.