chicken with peppers and onions
A quick and flavorful one-pan chicken with peppers and onions that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken, caramelized veggies, and a light sauce come together in just 20 minutes.
Pin Share Print Servings: 4
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: 12$
Equipment
- 1 112-inch skillet (Cast iron or stainless steel)
- 1 Cutting board (For slicing chicken and vegetables)
- 1 Chef's knife (Sharp for easy cutting)
- 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring)
- 1 Tongs (For flipping chicken)
- 1 Citrus juicer (Optional, for fresh lemon juic)
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken breast or thighs Boneless - skinless
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil - Extra virgin preferred
- 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning - Or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon Salt - Adjust as needed
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground
- 3 medium Bell peppers - Red yellow, and green, sliced
- 1 Large Sweet onion - Sliced
- ½ cup Chicken broth - Low sodium preferred
- ¼ cup White wine - Optional for depth of flavor
- ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes - Optional for heat
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice - Freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon Butter - Optional for richness
- 2 tablespoon Fresh herbs - Basil or parsley chopped
Instructions
- Slice chicken into strips and season with salt and pepper.
- Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken in batches until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Add more oil if needed and cook onions until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers and sauté until tender-crisp.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Return chicken to the pan and stir everything together.
- Pour in broth and wine, then simmer briefly.
- Squeeze in lemon juice, stir in butter, and garnish with herbs.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plate | Calories: 320kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) | Protein: 36g (72%) | Fat: 14g (22%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 85mg (28%) | Sodium: 520mg (23%) | Potassium: 600mg (17%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 2200IU (44%) | Vitamin C: 80mg (97%) | Calcium: 40mg (4%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)