Description
A cozy and nourishing low carb family dinner made with juicy chicken, colorful vegetables, olive oil, and Greek herbs. This one-pan meal feels comforting, healthy, and perfect for busy evenings when you want everyone at the table smiling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the same pan and cook until soft and fragrant.
- Add zucchini and bell peppers and cook until lightly tender.
- Return chicken to the pan and add oregano, thyme, lemon zest, and chicken broth.
- Simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in spinach, turn off heat, and let rest before serving.
Notes
Use seasonal vegetables for variety. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg