Description
A balanced, flavorful one-skillet meal featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Ready in an hour with easy cleanup and satisfying nutrition.
Ingredients
Olive oil 2 tablespoons, divided
Chicken breast 1.5 pounds (cut into 1-inch pieces)
Onion 1 large (sliced)
Zucchini 1 medium (sliced)
Bell pepper 1 (sliced)
Garlic 2 cloves (minced)
Fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon
Fresh thyme 1 teaspoon
Salt 1 teaspoon
Black pepper 1/2 teaspoon
Grape juice 1/4 cup (for deglazing)
Instructions
Pat chicken dry with paper towels and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high
Sear chicken in batches until golden (3-4 minutes per side)
Set chicken aside on a plate
Reduce heat to medium, add onion and sauté 3 minutes until softened
Add zucchini, bell pepper, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper
Sauté 5-7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften
Deglaze with grape juice, stirring to lift browned bits
Return chicken to the pan, stir to coat
Simmer 5 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and flavors meld
Notes
Use a digital thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F
Add zucchini last 2-3 minutes to prevent overcooking
Grape juice substitutes for deglazing instead of wine
Restaurant-tested chicken-to-veggie ratio (1:1.5 weight proportion)
Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving for juicier results
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg