Description
These low carb healthy dinner recipes for simple meal prep bring comforting flavors, balanced nutrition, and ease to busy evenings. Made with fresh vegetables, olive oil, and tender protein, this recipe helps you cook once and enjoy healthy dinners all week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika.
- Cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked, then remove and rest.
- Sauté onion, garlic, zucchini, and bell pepper in the same pan.
- Add lemon zest and adjust seasoning.
- Return chicken to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve or store for meal prep.
Notes
Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a pan for best texture. You can swap chicken with turkey or firm tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg