Gluten Free Weeknight Chicken Skillet Quick Dinner Dish
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper chopped (any color)
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste salt and pepper
- for garnish fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the cubed chicken thighs to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes, until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Add the chopped bell pepper and diced zucchini to the skillet and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes, dried basil, and dried oregano. Cook for another 2 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix everything together. Allow it to heat through for another 2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
💡 Chef's Notes
Feel free to use any color bell pepper and adjust the seasoning to your taste.