Zesty Chicken and Veggie Skillet
This vibrant Zesty Chicken and Veggie Skillet is a low-carb, heart-healthy dinner that's easy to whip up. Packed with succulent chicken, colorful bell peppers, and fresh zucchini, it's flavored with zesty herbs and spices. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, this dish offers protein, fiber, and an explosion of flavors without compromising your health.
ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 medium bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
steps
- 1.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2.
Add the diced chicken breasts and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3.
Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4.
Add the sliced bell peppers and chopped zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes until veggies are tender.
- 5.
Sprinkle Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir well to combine.
- 6.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken and veggies; mix thoroughly.
- 7.
Cook for an additional 2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- 8.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.