Description
This Ground Chicken and Veggie Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal that’s perfect for a busy weeknight. Packed with protein and colorful vegetables, this dish is easy to customize and makes for a satisfying dinner option.
Ingredients
Ground Chicken:
1 pound ground chicken
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Onion:
1 small, diced
Garlic:
2 cloves, minced
Red Bell Pepper:
1, diced
Zucchini:
1, chopped
Cherry Tomatoes:
1 cup, halved
Salt:
1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/2 teaspoon
Smoked Paprika:
1/2 teaspoon
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
1/4 teaspoon
Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos:
1 tablespoon
Fresh Lemon Juice or Balsamic Vinegar:
1 tablespoon
Parsley or Basil for garnish (optional):
Chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Cook chicken: Add ground chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Add veggies: Stir in bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Finish: Mix in soy sauce and lemon juice or vinegar. Garnish with herbs before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile—add spinach, mushrooms, or frozen peas to boost nutrition.
- Make it spicy with more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
