Description
Whip up this 20 Minute One Pan Chicken and Veggies when your evening feels chaotic and dinner needs to happen fast. Juicy chicken and colorful vegetables roast together, making cleanup a breeze while delivering a delicious meal that saves your sanity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound chicken breast
Vegetables:
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm a large skillet with 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat (375°F) until the surface shimmers slightly.
- Add 1 pound diced chicken breast, spreading pieces evenly across the pan to ensure maximum browning.
- Sauté chicken for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden edges appear and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Toss in 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots), sprinkling 1 teaspoon each of garlic and onion powder across the pan.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste preferences.
- Stir ingredients together, creating an even distribution of chicken and vegetables.
- Continue cooking for 8-10 minutes, gently moving ingredients around, until vegetables reach tender-crisp consistency and chicken remains juicy.
- Remove pan from heat and serve immediately while everything is hot and flavorful.
Notes
- Cutting chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces helps ensure even cooking and prevents some pieces from becoming dry while others remain undercooked.
- Choose quick-cooking vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or frozen mixed vegetable blends to keep total preparation time around 20 minutes.
- Experiment with different herb and spice combinations like Italian seasoning, herbs de Provence, or Cajun seasoning to change the flavor profile without altering cooking technique.
- For a low-carb version, swap starchy vegetables for low-carb alternatives like cauliflower, broccoli, or spinach, which cook quickly and add nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg