Name: One Skillet Chicken and Veggies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Tbs cooking oil; 2 cups cubed butternut squash; 1 ½ cup brussel sprouts, halved; ½ onion; 1 apple, peeled and diced; 2 chicken breasts; 2-3 Tbs balsamic vinegar; ½ cup provolone cheese; 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; ¼ cup dried cranberries; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; 2 tsp rosemary

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Who says you can’t have a healthy and delicious dinner on one skillet? This One Skillet Chicken and Veggies is proof that you can! Packed with nutritious veggies and lean chicken, this meal is perfect for busy moms looking for a quick and easy dinner. So, fire up your stove and get cooking! Cooking is a great way to show your loved ones how much you care.

Moms, this one’s for you! This One Skillet Chicken and Veggies is an easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. With minimal prep and cleanup, it’s a dinner winner in my book. Who said healthy eating had to be complicated? Give this dish a try today!

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Ingredients Needed for One Skillet Chicken and Veggies

Cooking Oil
Butternut Squash
Brussel Sprouts, halved
Onion
Apple, peeled and diced
Chicken Breasts
Balsamic Vinegar
Provolone Cheese
Bacon, cooked and crumbled
Dried Cranberries
Salt and Pepper to taste
Dried Oregano
Dried Basil
Rosemary

How To Make One Skillet Chicken and Veggies

In a cast iron pan over medium-high heat, heat cooking oil.
Salt and pepper both sides of chicken breasts and add to pan.
Cook for 2-3 minutes on both sides to give chicken a golden brown color.
Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
Add butternut squash, brussel sprouts, and onion and cook over medium high heat for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened.
Add in diced apples, salt and pepper, oregano, basil, and balsamic vinegar and cook for another 5 minutes.
Return the chicken to the pan and stir in bacon and cheese.
Place entire pan into oven and cook for an additional 20 minutes or until chicken and vegetables are cooked through.
Once out of the oven, stir in dried cranberries and serve warm.

Chicken doesn’t have to be cooked through the first time in the cast iron pan. It will finish cooking in the oven.

This dish can be used as a side dish without the chicken!

Is There Any Advantage To Cooking In Cast Iron?

When a cast iron pan gets hot, it stays hot for a long time. Cast iron pans are ideal for searing meat because of this.
Cast iron is ideal for keeping food warm since it retains heat for a long period.
By seasoning your cast iron pans every time you use them, you are making them better.
A limited amount of iron is absorbed into the foods during the cooking process.

Can One Skillet Chicken and Veggies Be Made Ahead Of Time?

Making our dish ahead of time is a terrific idea. You can cook this the night before or the morning of your event and simply reheat it in the oven before serving. It will not take long to complete.

Can This Recipe Be Frozen?

Yes, you can freeze any leftovers from this dish. Rather than freezing the whole thing, you’ll need to portion it out and then freeze it.

This One Skillet Chicken and Veggies dish is so simple to make, even a beginner cook can do it. Just chop up your veggies, season your chicken breasts with some salt, pepper, and Italian herbs, then cook everything in a large skillet until the chicken is cooked through. Dinner will be ready in no time!

What goes well with this dish?

Well, several things I can think of…

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So if you’re looking for an easy and healthy dinner recipe, this One Skillet Chicken and Veggies is definitely worth trying. It’s perfect for busy moms who are short on time, but still want to serve up a delicious and nutritious meal. And best of all, it only takes one skillet to make! Have you tried this dish before? If so, let us know what you think in the comments below.

One could say that cooking is like an art.

If you’re not confident in your abilities, it’s time to practice!

What better way to show off your new skills than by impressing your friends and family? So fire up your stove and get cooking!

One Skillet Chicken and Veggies

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

This is a great one pan chicken dinner!

Ingredients

2 Tbs cooking oil
2 cups cubed butternut squash
1 ½ cup brussel sprouts, halved
½ onion
1 apple, peeled and diced
2 chicken breasts
2-3 Tbs balsamic vinegar
½ cup provolone cheese
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
¼ cup dried cranberries
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
2 tsp rosemary

Instructions

In a cast iron pan over medium-high heat, heat cooking oil.
Salt and pepper both sides of chicken breasts and add to pan.
Cook for 2-3 minutes on both sides to give chicken a golden brown color.
Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
Add butternut squash, brussel sprouts, and onion and cook over medium high heat for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened.
Add in diced apples, salt and pepper, oregano, basil, and balsamic vinegar and cook for another 5 minutes.
Return the chicken to the pan and stir in bacon and cheese.
Place entire pan into a preheated 350 degree oven and cook for an additional 20 minutes or until chicken and vegetables are cooked through.
Once out of the oven, stir in dried cranberries and serve warm.

Notes

Note: Chicken doesn’t have to be cooked through the first time in the cast iron pan. It will finish cooking in the oven.
This is a take on a harvest skillet which is originally just a side dish. With the addition with the chicken breasts, it turns this into a complete one pot meal.