🍽️ Best Easy Summer Chicken & Veggie Skillet (Quick & Healthy One-Pan Meal)

☀️ Perfect for hot days when you need something light, healthy, and done in under 30 minutes!

When the summer heat hits, no one wants to spend hours in a hot kitchen. That’s why this Easy Summer Chicken & Veggie Skillet is a go-to dinner! It’s fresh, colorful, full of seasonal veggies, and ready in just 25 minutes. Cooked in one pan for easy cleanup, this meal is light yet satisfying — packed with lean protein and wholesome vegetables. Perfect for lunch, weeknight dinners, or even meal prep. Enjoy it on its own or serve it over quinoa, couscous, or rice!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-inspired

Courses: Dinner, Main course

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Estimated Cost: 10

Calories: Approx. 350 kcal per serving

Best Season: Summer

Description

This one-pan chicken and vegetable skillet is bursting with summer flavor — juicy chicken, crisp veggies, and simple herbs all cooked in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 zucchini, sliced
1 yellow squash, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 bell pepper (any color)
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried Italian herbs (or fresh basil/parsley)

Instructions

1
Prep the Chicken: Cube the chicken breasts and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2
Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3
Sauté the Veggies: In the same skillet, add a splash of olive oil (if needed). Add zucchini, squash, bell pepper, onion, and cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 6–7 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
4
Combine & Finish: Return the chicken to the skillet. Add lemon juice and Italian herbs. Toss everything to combine and cook for 2 more minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.
5
Serve & Enjoy: Serve warm on its own or over a grain like quinoa or couscous. Garnish with fresh herbs or feta if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 70mg24%
Sodium 280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 6g
Protein 34g68%

Calcium 40 mg
Iron 2 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

🧊 Storage Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave. Not recommended for freezing due to the high water content of veggies.

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