Description
A collection of easy and delicious chicken dinners that can be prepared entirely in one skillet, minimizing cleanup and maximizing flavor.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts or thighs (boneless, skinless)
- Assorted vegetables (e.g., broccoli, bell peppers, onions, zucchini, spinach)
- Aromatics (e.g., garlic, ginger)
- Cooking oil (e.g., olive oil, vegetable oil)
- Seasonings (e.g., salt, pepper, paprika, herbs, spices)
- Sauce ingredients (e.g., broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, cream, tomato paste)
- Optional garnishes (e.g., fresh herbs, cheese, nuts)
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and seasoning it.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add vegetables to the same skillet and stir-fry until tender-crisp.
- Add aromatics and cook until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet.
- Pour in sauce ingredients and bring to a simmer.
- Cook until the sauce has thickened and coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Season to taste and garnish as desired.
- Serve hot directly from the skillet.
Notes
- Ensure your skillet is large enough to accommodate all ingredients without overcrowding.
- Adjust cooking times based on the thickness of your chicken and vegetables.
- Feel free to customize vegetables and seasonings to your preference.
- For a creamier sauce, stir in a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg