Half-Portion Chicken and Veggie Skillet
A single-serve dish with tender chicken and roasted vegetables, perfect for a light meal. This mediterranean-inspired quick meals ready in about 40 minutes pairs broccoli florets, (julienned) carrots, (sliced) bell peppers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb (cut into 1/2-inch cubes) chicken breast
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup (julienned) carrots
- 1/2 cup (sliced) bell peppers
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove (minced) garlic
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp white wine
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add chicken cubes and cook for 5 minutes until golden. Stir in broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Step 3: Pour in soy sauce, white wine, and lemon juice. Cook for 3 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Step 4: Season with black pepper. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Half-Portion Chicken and Veggie Skillet take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Half-Portion Chicken and Veggie Skillet?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep broccoli florets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Half-Portion Chicken and Veggie Skillet?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Half-Portion Chicken and Veggie Skillet for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Half-Portion Chicken and Veggie Skillet?
Mediterranean quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
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The step-by-step instructions were super clear. Turned out perfect on my first try.
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Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
