Description
These easy healthy dinner recipes for weeknight cooking are perfect for busy evenings. With simple ingredients like chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, you can create a cozy, nourishing meal in under 30 minutes. Perfect for family dinners and stress-free weeknight cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, any color, chopped
- 1 pound (450g) boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions for 2–3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Season chicken with thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken. Sauté carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers for 4–5 minutes.
- Add broth, simmer 5 minutes. Return chicken and add cherry tomatoes. Cover and cook 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
Prep vegetables in advance to save time. Use one skillet to minimize cleanup. Add a splash of broth when reheating to keep chicken moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg