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A sizzling skillet of homemade chicken with peppers and onions, cooked to golden perfection on a white kitchen counter.

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.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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%)