Chicken and Vegetables Skillet

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) skinless, boneless chicken breast (organic), cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 zucchini, sliced
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped into chunks
• 1 broccoli crown, broken into florets
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium chicken broth 
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional

Instructions:

• First, cook the chicken breast: Season chicken bites with salt and pepper, olive oil, and cajun seasoning. Sautee the chicken bites for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through and browned.

  Cook the vegetables: In the same skillet, stir fry the onion, then add the rest of the vegetables. Season with Cajun seasoning and cook on medium until vegetables are crisp-tender.

  Deglaze the pan with chicken stock, then add the cooked chicken bites back to the skillet and mix with the veggies to combine.

• Serve over rice.

TIPS FOR THE CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE RECIPE

• Work to cut the chicken into regular size pieces so it cooks evenly. And be careful not to over-cook the chicken, otherwise, it will be dry and tough.
• Stir-fry your vegetables until tender-crisp, not too soft and mushy.
• This chicken recipe with vegetables is all about the spicy Cajun flavors, don’t skimp on seasoning!
• Diced boneless skinless chicken thighs will work great too. Add a few extra minutes to cook time.
• You can blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water before throwing them into the skillet if you like them more tender.
• Add a drizzle of lemon juice to brighten up the chicken if you like.