Description
Chicken and Vegetable Dinner brings together hearty protein and fresh garden veggies in one satisfying skillet. Weeknight dinners become effortless when you combine simple ingredients with smart cooking techniques that guarantee a delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 2 carrots
- 1 head broccoli
- 2 bell peppers
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
- 1 lemon
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Dry 4 chicken breasts thoroughly with paper towels, then generously sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
- Slice 2 carrots, cut 1 broccoli head into florets, and slice 2 bell peppers into thin strips.
- Whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary, and juice and zest from 1 lemon in a bowl.
- Pour marinade over chicken breasts and let them soak for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat a skillet on medium-high and warm 1 tablespoon olive oil. Saute carrots and bell peppers for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, sear marinated chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Preheat oven to 400F and transfer skillet with chicken directly into the hot oven.
- Scatter reserved vegetables around chicken in the skillet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Remove from oven, let chicken rest for 3-4 minutes, then garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are completely dry before seasoning to get a perfect golden-brown sear and crisp exterior.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to develop deeper, more complex flavors that infuse throughout the meat.
- For gluten-free or low-carb diets, this recipe is naturally adaptable and works well with a variety of vegetable combinations.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness, as overcooking can make the chicken tough and dry.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 28-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg