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20-Minute One-Pan Chicken and Veggies for Busy Nights


  • Author: Ava Garrison
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This dish is your weeknight dinner hero. Bursting with vibrant veggies, tender golden chicken, and bold seasoning, it’s everything you want in a quick meal—easy, healthy, and incredibly flavorful. Whether you’re juggling work, kids, or just don’t feel like cleaning a pile of dishes, this easy one-pan chicken dinner saves the day. Perfect for quick dinners, healthy lunches, or last-minute meal ideas, it’s proof that fast food can be real food. Get ready for your new favorite go-to when time is tight and hunger is real.


Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 bell pepper (sliced, any color)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into evenly sized pieces. Slice peppers and halve tomatoes. Mince garlic.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken in a single layer, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear for 3–4 minutes without moving, then flip and cook until fully cooked (about 6–7 minutes total).
  4. Push chicken to one side (or remove temporarily). Add remaining oil and garlic; sauté for 30 seconds.
  5. Add tomatoes and bell pepper. Cook 3–5 minutes until just tender.
  6. Return chicken to pan if removed. Stir everything together. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve hot!
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes