One Pot Chicken and Vegetables Skillet (Healthy & Low Carb)

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

• 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

• 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

Healthy Chicken and Vegetable Skillet – This one-pot chicken breast recipe with vegetables takes 20 minutes to make and will wow your family with its fantastic flavor! It’s super easy to make and a great way to use up all those summer veggies you may have in the fridge. This chicken breast recipe with veggies makes a great low-carb meal and is also excellent for meal prep. Enjoy!

👉🏻✨Step

1. To make the Chicken Bites and Vegetable Skillet: In a large bowl add the chicken breast cubes and season with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and cajun seasoning and toss until coated.

2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add seasoned chicken bites and cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked. Remove to a plate and set aside

3. In the same skillet, stir fry the onion (add a little olive oil if needed) for 2 minutes, then add broccoli, zucchini, and bell pepper. Season with Cajun seasoning and cook on medium until vegetables are crisp-tender.

4. Deglaze with chicken stock, then add the cooked chicken bites back to the skillet and mix to combine. If desired, garnish with red chili pepper flakes and fresh parsley, and serve the chicken bites and vegetables immediately. Enjoy! ❤️

👉🏻✨Tips for the chicken and vegetable recipe

• Work to cut the chicken into regular-sized pieces so it cooks evenly. Be careful not to overcook the chicken; otherwise, it will be dry and tough.

• Stir-fry your vegetables until tender-crisp, not too soft and mushy.

• This chicken recipe with vegetables is all about the spicy Cajun flavors, don’t skimp on seasoning!

• Diced boneless skinless chicken thighs will work great too. Add a few extra minutes to cook time.

• You can blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water before throwing them into the skillet if you like them more tender.

• Add a drizzle of lemon juice to brighten up the chicken if you like.

Can we use meat other than chicken?

This recipe works well with diced pork, turkey, or even smoked sausage!

What to serve with the chicken and vegetables?

This chicken breast and vegetable recipe is already a complete meal, but nothing prevents you from serving it over cauliflower rice if you would like to keep it low-carb or over white rice, pasta, or couscous.

How and how long to keep the Chicken breast and Vegetable Skillet leftovers?

You can store the chicken bites and veggies leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Reheat gently in a skillet with a few drops of water to loosen the sauce.

Can we freeze the chicken and veggies?

Sure, you can! Note that the vegetables may be soft and soggy after thawing; they’ll be more like part of the sauce. Seal in a few separate freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the chicken and vegetables overnight in your refrigerator before reheating in a skillet or microwave.