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15-Minute Healthy One-Pan Chicken Dinner — homemade one-pan chicken dinner recipe

15-Minute Healthy One-Pan Chicken Dinner

A quick and nutritious one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and protein-packed quinoa.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 portions chicken 400g
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced 150g
  • 1 zucchini, sliced 200g
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes 200g
  • 1/2 cup quinoa 100g
  • 1 cup chicken broth 240ml
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken portions with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Add chicken to skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
  4. Add bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes to the same skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in quinoa and chicken broth, then bring to a simmer.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it among the vegetables.
  7. Cover and cook for 10 minutes until the quinoa is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  8. Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Ensure the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).