Description
This low carb healthy dinner recipe is simple, comforting, and full of Mediterranean flavor. Juicy chicken, colorful vegetables, and olive oil come together in one easy pan for a nourishing and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g chicken breast or thighs
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 zucchinis, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 200 g cherry tomatoes
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onion and sauté gently.
- Season chicken and cook until golden on both sides.
- Add zucchini and bell peppers and cook slowly.
- Add cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, and herbs.
- Lower heat, cover, and cook until tender.
- Serve warm with fresh herbs.
Notes
Use seasonal vegetables for best flavor. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a pan with a splash of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Cooked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg