One Pan Chicken and Peppers
A delicious and hassle-free one pan meal with chicken and colorful bell peppers, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Slice bell peppers and onion, and mince garlic.
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika; sear in the pan for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Add the aromatics: Stir in sliced onions and bell peppers with the chicken.
- Simmer until cooked through: Cover and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs. You can experiment with different bell pepper colors and spices for unique tastes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, one pan, peppers, easy meal, weeknight dinner