Fireside Low Fat Skillet (Printable)
A hearty one-pan skillet with lean chicken and colorful vegetables, light on fat but big on flavor. Ready in 40 minutes.
# List of ingredients:
→ Protein
01 - 14 oz skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
05 - 5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 3.5 oz baby spinach
→ Pantry and Seasonings
07 - 2 teaspoons olive oil
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
→ Garnish
15 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
16 - Lemon wedges (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breast pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning to brown all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, add chopped onion and diced red bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and sliced zucchini, cooking for 2 additional minutes.
04 - Return the seared chicken to the skillet. Add smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Pour in chicken broth and add halved cherry tomatoes. Simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
06 - Add baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until just wilted.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The vegetables release their natural juices as they cook, creating a light yet flavorful sauce that eliminates any need for heavy cream or butter.
- Everything comes together in one pan, meaning youll spend less time washing dishes and more time enjoying your evening.
02 -
- I once made the mistake of adding the spinach too early and ended up with khaki-colored greens that lost their fresh taste completely.
- The secret to keeping this truly low-fat is letting the ingredients rest for about a minute after cooking, then tilting the pan slightly to spoon off any excess oil that may have rendered from the chicken.
03 -
- Warm your serving plates in the oven for a minute before plating this skillet meal, especially on cold evenings, as the hot food will stay warmer longer and taste even more comforting.
- If you find yourself with leftovers, theyre actually even better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld, just refresh with a squeeze of fresh lemon when reheating.