Description
One skillet meals are the ultimate solution for busy weeknights, combining convenience with mouthwatering flavors. Picture tender chicken thighs simmered with colorful bell peppers and aromatic garlic, all coming together in a single pan for an effortless dinner. This dish not only satisfies your hunger but also brings the joy of cooking back into your home. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this one skillet recipe is quick to prepare and adaptable based on your pantry staples. Get ready to savor every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop bell peppers and onion; mince garlic.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken thighs; cook until browned (5-7 minutes each side). Remove from pan.
- Cook aromatics: In the same skillet, add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add veggies: Stir in bell peppers and oregano; cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, add rice or quinoa, and pour in vegetable broth.
- Cover & simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes until grains are fluffy and chicken is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg