Description
A one-pan meal combining juicy chicken breasts with tender broccoli and vibrant bell peppers. Perfect for busy weeknights, this hearty dish offers balanced flavors, tender meat, and crisp vegetables—all prepared in minimal time.
Ingredients
Chicken Breast, 4 (6-oz) pieces
Broccoli, 4 cups, chopped
Red Bell Pepper, 2 cups, sliced
Chicken Broth, 1 cup
Garlic Clove, 3 minced
Canola Oil, 1 tbsp (for cooking)
Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste
Paprika, to taste
Lemon Juice, to garnish
Instructions
Pat chicken dry with paper towels
Cut bell peppers into ½-inch slices
Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets
Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika
Heat skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes
Add 1 tbsp oil (canola works well)
Cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden
Add peppers and broccoli to skillet
Pour broth around edges; stir in garlic
Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 6-8 minutes
Notes
Use a 12-inch skillet for even cooking
Don’t overcrowd chicken—cook in batches if needed
Add a bay leaf for umami, remove before serving
Squeeze lemon juice at serving time for brightness
For vegan option, substitute chicken broth with non-dairy broth
Replace red bell peppers with yellow/orange peppers as needed
Coconut aminos can replace broth for umami richness
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg