Description
These low carb healthy dinner recipes for weeknights are simple, comforting, and nourishing. Made with fresh chicken, vegetables, olive oil, and herbs, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy evenings when you want something healthy that still feels like home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (450 g)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until golden on both sides.
- Season with salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, and garlic.
- Add vegetables and sauté gently.
- Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth.
- Simmer until chicken is fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth. Swap vegetables depending on season and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg