Ingredients
Scale
Here’s a list of what you’ll need to create these healthy dinner recipes that are sure to become staples in your home:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
If you’re looking for substitutions, you can swap the chicken for tofu or shrimp, and use any vegetables you have on hand like zucchini or carrots.
Instructions
Follow these steps to whip up a meal that’s both quick and satisfying:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken cubes, seasoning them with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets, red and yellow bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp and vibrant in color.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, and lemon juice, mixing everything together until well combined.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top, allowing it to melt slightly into the mixture. Give it a final stir and remove from heat.
Remember, cooking is an art, not a science. Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your family’s taste—my kids love a little extra garlic, while my husband prefers a sprinkle of chili flakes for some heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International