Weight Watcher Chicken and Vegetables Skillet | Healthy & Low Carb

Weight Watcher Chicken and Vegetables Skillet | Healthy & Low Carb

I don’t know why, but my little fam here absolutely loves it when I make chicken skillet recipes. Is it because they’re fast? Or maybe because they’re easy? OH! This is Delicius !


NUTRITION

Calories: 257 kcal | Carbohydrates: 13 g | Protein: 28 g | Fat: 11 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 73 mg | Sodium: 168 mg | Potassium: 958 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 1714 IU | Vitamin C: 166 mg | Calcium: 63 mg | Iron: 2 mg | Net Carbs: 9 g


Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time35 mins


INGREDIENTS


2 tablespoons olive oil, divided▢1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces▢Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste▢½ teaspoon garlic powder▢½ teaspoon onion powder▢½ teaspoon  dried thyme▢½ teaspoon dried rosemary▢½ teaspoon paprika▢¼ to ½ teaspoon chili powder▢1 yellow onion, thinly sliced▢3 cups bite-size broccoli florets▢1 zucchini, thinly sliced and cut into half-moons▢1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks▢1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks▢¼ cup low sodiu chicken broth, you can also use dry white wine or water▢Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish


INSTRUCTIONS 

  • Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl combine garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and chili powder; take half of the seasoning and sprinkle it over the chicken.
  • Add ½ tablespoon olive oil to the chicken and toss around to coat evenly.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet set over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken pieces to the hot oil and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until browned on all sides and chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove chicken from skillet; set aside in a plate and keep covered.
  • Return skillet to the heat and add remaining olive oil.
  • To the skillet add the onion and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in broccoli, zucchini, and peppers. Add more oil to the skillet, if needed.
  • Season with remaining spice mix plus salt and pepper, and continue to cook for 4 to 6 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp tender.Stir couple times during the cooking process.
  • Stir in the chicken broth.
  • Return chicken and any chicken juices to the skillet; stir around to combine and cook for a minute.
  • Remove from heat. Taste for salt and adjust accordingly.
  • Garnish with parsley.
  • Serve.
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