Description
Bring color and freshness to your dinner table with this vibrant Chicken Primavera! Loaded with garden-fresh vegetables and tender slices of seasoned chicken, this easy skillet dish delivers comfort and nutrition in every bite. Perfect on its own or over a bed of pasta, it’s a wholesome way to enjoy your veggies and protein together in one pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Cooked pasta of your choice (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6–7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add bell pepper, zucchini, and broccoli. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Toss in the cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2–3 minutes until just softened.
- Slice the chicken and return it to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Sprinkle Parmesan over the top and stir until melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm over pasta if desired.
Notes
- Swap in asparagus or snap peas for a seasonal twist.
- Use pre-cooked grilled chicken to cut down on prep time.
- Great with whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for added flexibility.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Chicken Primavera, Skillet Chicken, Chicken and Veggies