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Easy Chicken Breast Skillet Dinner: Quick Weeknight Meals For Busy Nights

This chicken breast skillet dinner transforms simple ingredients into restaurant-quality meals in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, it features tender chicken cooked with fresh vegetables and herbs using a stovetop method that locks in flavors while keeping cleanup minimal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1½ lbs chicken breasts, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, any color, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Slice the chicken breast into uniform pieces for even cooking. Chop all vegetables and measure out your seasonings.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown on all sides. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add onions and garlic, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add bell peppers and zucchini, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet along with cherry tomatoes, paprika, oregano, and chicken broth. Stir everything together and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Don't overcrowd the skillet when searing chicken. Cook in batches if necessary to ensure each piece gets proper browning. Swap vegetables based on what's in season. Add a splash of lemon juice or Dijon mustard for extra brightness.