Description
This healthy dinner recipe with simple ingredients is perfect for busy evenings when you want something nourishing, comforting, and full of flavor. Made with fresh vegetables, olive oil, and lean protein, it comes together quickly and feels like home on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add onion, zucchini, and bell pepper, and cook until softened.
- Add sliced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Cook until chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are tender.
- Finish with lemon juice, taste, and adjust seasoning.
Notes
You can swap chicken for chickpeas or tofu for a vegetarian version. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg