Need some quick and simple chicken dinner ideas? This One Pan Chicken & Veggies skillet is the perfect solution for those busy evenings when you crave a healthy and satisfying meal without the hassle. Featuring juicy pan-fried chicken thighs, tender sweet potatoes and onions, crispy broccoli, and aromatic garlic, this recipe is a delicious one-pan meal that can be whipped up in no time. Plus, it’s gluten-free, Whole30, and paleo-friendly.
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Easy One-Pan Chicken & Veggies
This one-pan chicken and veggies dish is my go-to recipe for a nutritious and delicious meal that doesn’t require hours in the kitchen. Made with affordable and wholesome ingredients like chicken thighs, broccoli, sweet potatoes, onions, and garlic, this dish is a winner.
You can have this meal ready in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for dinner or lunch. With a bit of prep work, like pre-cutting the chicken and vegetables and storing them in the fridge, you can have this meal on the table in just 20 minutes!
While this recipe may seem simple with just garlic, salt, and pepper as seasonings, it packs a ton of flavor. Feel free to customize it by adding ingredients like chopped tomatoes, capers, olives, spices, chili, or lemon juice.
Whether you’re following a gluten-free, paleo, or Whole30 diet, this one-pan chicken and veggies dish is a great option. Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy carbs, it’s a wholesome meal that’s perfect for meal prep and can be stored in Tupperware containers for up to 3 days.
How To Make One Pan Chicken & Veggies Dinner
For the full recipe card with ingredients and nutritional breakdown, scroll down. Here are some step-by-step photos to guide you through the process:
- Step 1. Prepare the chicken. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and season with salt, pepper, and any additional spices you like.
- Step 2. Prepare the vegetables. Cut the broccoli florets and sweet potato cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Step 3. Cook the chicken. Cook the chicken in a skillet until browned on both sides.
- Step 4. Deglaze the pan. Remove the chicken and deglaze the pan with water or chicken stock to create a flavorful broth.
- Step 5. Cook the vegetables. Cook the sweet potatoes, onions, and broccoli until tender.
- Step 6. Cook with chicken. Combine the cooked chicken with the vegetables and garlic, then add the reserved broth and cook until everything is heated through.
Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot, garnished with lemon juice, parsley, or green onions. Enjoy immediately or store for meal prep.
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One-pan chicken veggies skillet is a quick, healthy dinner recipe with pan-fried chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, and broccoli. It’s easy to make, gluten-free, Whole30, and paleo-friendly meal, all cooked in just one pan. This recipe is for either 2 satiating portions or 3 regular ones. You can stretch it to 4, especially if you serve a side dish like quinoa, rice or more vegetables.
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Prepare the chicken. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and season with salt, pepper, and any additional spices you like.
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Prepare the vegetables. Cut the broccoli florets and sweet potato cubes to ensure even cooking.
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Cook the chicken. Cook the chicken in a skillet until browned on both sides.
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Deglaze the pan. Remove the chicken and deglaze the pan with water or chicken stock to create a flavorful broth.
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Cook the vegetables. Cook the sweet potatoes, onions, and broccoli until tender.
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Cook with chicken. Combine the cooked chicken with the vegetables and garlic, then add the reserved broth and cook until everything is heated through.
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Taste for salt and pepper and season if needed. Garnish with lemon juice, parsley, or green onions. Enjoy right away or cool and store in Tupperware containers for meal prep.
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The nutrition label is for 3 servings, however, this meal can also be 2 more satiating servings, which will be about 650-700 calories per portion.
The nutrition label is for 3 servings, however, this meal can also be 2 more satiating servings, which will be about 650-700 calories per portion.
Calories: 571kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 1357mg | Potassium: 930mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 12513IU |