Description
This recipe delivers incredibly tender and flavorful chicken cooked on the stovetop in just 20 minutes. It’s a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Stir in fresh parsley, if using.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for 15-30 minutes before cooking.
- You can add your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or onions to the skillet with the chicken.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg