Description
A cozy and quick weeknight meal featuring seasoned chicken and vibrant vegetables cooked together in one skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 zucchini, sliced
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped into chunks
- 1 broccoli crown, broken into florets
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 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
- In a large bowl, combine chicken breast pieces with salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and Cajun seasoning. Toss until evenly coated.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook onion for 2 minutes. Add broccoli, zucchini, and bell pepper. Season with remaining Cajun seasoning and cook until crisp-tender.
- Deglaze with chicken broth, then return cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss to combine and heat through. Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute chicken with firm tofu or tempeh and vegetable broth. Adjust Cajun seasoning based on spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg