Description
This One Pot Chicken and Vegetables Skillet is a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal. With tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a spicy Cajun seasoning blend, it’s an easy, nutritious dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 zucchini, sliced
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 1 broccoli crown, broken into florets
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 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 bowl, season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and Cajun seasoning. Toss to coat.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook the seasoned chicken for 5-7 minutes until done. Transfer to a plate.
- Cook the vegetables: In the same skillet, stir-fry onions for 2 minutes. Add broccoli, zucchini, and bell peppers. Season with Cajun seasoning and cook until tender.
- Deglaze and combine: Add chicken broth to deglaze the skillet. Return the chicken to the skillet and mix everything together.
- Garnish: Garnish with red chili flakes (if desired) and parsley before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to swap out vegetables based on what you have available. Carrots, green beans, or mushrooms work great in this dish.
- You can make it spicier by adding extra Cajun seasoning or chili flakes.
- For a lower-sodium option, use homemade chicken broth or water instead of low-sodium chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes