Description

This Chicken and Peppers Recipe is a flavorful, easy, and nutritious dish featuring tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan meal pairs well with rice, pasta, or low-carb options like cauliflower rice. Customizable and meal-prep friendly, it’s a great way to enjoy a balanced, protein-rich meal!

Ingredients

Scale

500g boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (sliced into strips)
1 red bell pepper (sliced)
1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
1 green bell pepper (sliced)
1 medium onion (sliced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp oregano
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp soy sauce (optional)
¼ cup chicken broth or water (for deglazing the pan)

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients
- Slice chicken, bell peppers, and onion. Mince garlic.
Marinate the Chicken (Optional)
- Toss chicken with paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken strips and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
Sauté Peppers & Onion
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed.
- Cook onion and garlic for 2 minutes, then add bell peppers.
- Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
Combine & Simmer
- Return chicken to the skillet.
- Add chicken broth (or water) and soy sauce.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes until flavors meld.
Serve & Enjoy
- Serve hot with rice, pasta, or a low-carb alternative.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Plate
Calories: 220 kcal
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Chicken and Peppers, Healthy Chicken Recipe, One-Pan Meal, Stir-Fried Chicken, Low-Carb Chicken