Easy One-Pan Garlic Chicken & Vegetables is a simple, flavourful dinner made with tender chicken and colourful vegetables cooked together in one pan. It’s an easy meal for busy days, with familiar ingredients, minimal cleanup, and straightforward steps that even a new cook can follow.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Directions
- Prepare the chicken. Pat the chicken dry and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Season with the salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat the pan. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken. Add the chicken and cook for about 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Cook the vegetables. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same pan. Add the bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but still slightly crisp.
- Add the garlic. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Combine. Return the chicken to the pan and toss everything together. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until everything is hot.
- Finish and serve. Drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle with fresh parsley if using, and serve warm.
Serving & Storage
Serve the garlic chicken and vegetables warm on their own, or with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Allow the food to cool before refrigerating.
Reheating
Pan: Reheat the chicken and vegetables in a pan over medium-low heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot throughout.
Microwave: Place in a microwave-safe dish and heat in short intervals until hot, stirring between intervals.
Tip: Add a small splash of water or chicken broth if the chicken and vegetables seem dry while reheating.