Go Back
Homemade Easy Chicken Skillet with Vegetables photo
Print Recipe Save it for later

Easy Chicken Skillet with Vegetables

A quick, one-skillet chicken and vegetable dinner ready in about 20 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into chunks
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 Tbsp butter divided
  • 3 cups zucchini and/or yellow squash bite-size chunks
  • 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup parsley or basil leaves chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon butter until melted.
  • Add the chicken chunks, season with the 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring frequently, until cooked through about 5 minutes; transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Add a second tablespoon of butter to the skillet; add the sliced red onion and zucchini/squash and sauté, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 3–4 minutes.
  • Add the halved grape tomatoes and the cooked chicken back to the skillet.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet and cook, stirring, until everything is heated through and combined, about 1–2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley or basil if using, then serve.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • spatula or tongs
  • Measuring spoons

Notes

  • Use either parsley or basil according to preference.
  • Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking.
  • Cook vegetables until just tender to keep texture.
  • Adjust salt to taste.