Description
A quick, healthy one-pan spicy chicken and veggie skillet dinner packed with lean protein, fiber-rich veggies, and bold flavor—all in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 red onion, sliced
1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Splash of lime juice
Chopped cilantro or green onion for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season diced chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear until golden, about 5–6 minutes.
3. Add onions and peppers. Cook until slightly charred and caramelized, about 4 minutes.
4. Add corn, stir, and cook for another 3 minutes.
5. Finish with a splash of lime juice and garnish with cilantro or green onion.
Notes
Swap chicken with tofu, shrimp, or turkey sausage for variation.
Add kimchi or serve alongside creamy chicken sausage jambalaya for a flavor boost.
Great for meal prep—store in stackable containers and top with avocado for lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: healthy, skillet dinner, spicy chicken, one-pan meal, weeknight recipe