
This easy skillet chicken with sweet peppers is a colorful and flavorful dinner made in one pan. Tender chicken is cooked until golden and juicy, then combined with sweet bell peppers, garlic, and simple seasonings for a quick family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Toss the sliced chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables: Add the sliced onion and sweet peppers to the same skillet. Cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly tender but still colorful.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine everything: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the chicken broth. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes so the flavors come together.
- Serve: Serve hot with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
