Classic skillet chicken with vegetables in a pan

Classic Skillet Chicken

A practical skillet chicken recipe with vegetables, written with home kitchens in mind and suitable for everyday dinners.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup trimmed green beans
  • 1 small yellow onion, sliced

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until lightly browned.
  3. Transfer the browned chicken to a plate. Add the sliced onion and carrots to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add the green beans and return the chicken to the skillet.
  5. Cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through according to safe internal temperature guidelines and the vegetables are tender.
  6. Taste the broth and vegetables and adjust the seasoning to preference. Serve the chicken with the vegetables and pan juices.

Approximate Nutrition Information

The following values are rough estimates per serving and can vary based on specific ingredients used.

Calories 320
Protein 34 g
Carbs 14 g
Fat 12 g

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