Easy, Healthy Summer Vegetable Skillet
From the produce section or fresh from your garden, this light and easy summer dinner will be on repeat in your meal planning. Plus, this is a healthy meal under 500 calories!
Equipment
- Large skillet I used my 3.5 q cast iron Le Creuset braiser for this recipe. Any large pan will work perfectly.
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
Vegetable and chicken skillet
- 2 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin, or herbs de Provence
- 1 Summer squash chopped into bite size pieces
- 1 Zucchini chopped into bite size pieces
- 1 ½ c Cherry tomatoes halved or whole
- 1 Small red onion chopped
- 1 tbsp Herbs de Provence seasoning omit if you are using herbs de Provence oil
- 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs cut into bite size pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic Herb Rice
- 1 tsp Olive oil for sauteing
- 1 tsp Minced garlic about one clove
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning can use herbs de Provence
- 2 c Rice instant or jasmine
- 2 c Water if using instant, if using jasmine, cook according to package instructions
Instructions
Vegetable and chicken skillet
- In the skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add herbs de Provence (omit if using herbs de Provence oil), summer squash and zucchini and saute for 8 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.
- Add onion and chopped red onion and cook for an additional 5, stirring to prevent sticking
- Push vegetables to one side of the pan and add chicken and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165℉, or about 7 minutes.
- Serve over ½ cup of Garlic Herb Rice.
Garlic Herb Rice
- In a small pot, add olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and seasoning and saute until fragrant.
- Cook rice in small pot according to package instructions. For instant rice, add one cup of water and bring to a boil. Add rice, stir, reduce heat to low, and cover for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
Notes
- This recipe is excellent for meal prepping, and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- You don't have to use rice as your base, try using quinoa or pasta!