Easy Chicken Skillet with Vegetables – quick and easy dinner idea for busy days. Only 5 ingredients needed to make it under 20 minutes!
Skillet dinners are one of my go-to meal ideas for busy weeknights. They are easy since all of the ingredients cook in one pan and the flavors have a chance to infuse to create a delicious meal the whole family will love. Plus, fewer pots to clean which is always a nice bonus.
This Easy Chicken Skillet with Vegetables is fast and delicious. You only need 5 ingredients to make it and it cooks in under 20 minutes. Winner! You may also like my Garlic and Herb Skillet Chicken and Potatoes. It’s so easy and perfect for busy weeknights!
More skillet dinners:
- Garlic and Herb Skillet Chicken and Potatoes
- Mexican Chicken and Rice Skillet
- Skillet Salsa and Cheddar Chicken
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Quick and easy dinner idea for busy days. Only 5 ingredients needed to make it under 20 minutes!
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 4 Tbsp. butter divided
- 3 cups bite-size chunks zucchini and/or yellow squash
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley or basil leaves (optional)
In a large skillet, melt one tablespoon of butter. Add chicken and season with salt. Cook stirring often until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove onto a plate and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of the spread to skillet. Add onion and zucchini. Saute stirring often, until tender.
- Add tomatoes and cooked chicken back to skillet. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of the Country Crock spread to skillet. Cook until heated through.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley or basil.
Helen says
I do love a one pot meal – ideal for weekdays and also veggie packed. We love scan and shop here, although I usually do a full grocery shop online. When i do have to go to the store, it’s almost rather fun!
Amanda says
What a great idea for dinner in such a short amount of time! Definitely saving this. I’ve been so busy the past few weeks, a proper dinner has just not happened some nights. I’ve resorted to takeout or grazing more than I should. Recipes like this would solve that problem, in a completely delicious way!
Amy Nash says
Under 20 minutes? I’m sold. Even better that it’s made in a skillet, which I love. This sounds like such a wonderful, healthy dinner that my whole family is going to love!
Miranda says
Skillet meals are the best! I don’t know if I could get through the week without them. I just wish I had a Sam’s Club near me so I could stock up!
Annemarie says
Skillet meals are definitely a go-to around here on weeknights also! I love all the great veggies you added to the dish. And the scan and go app at Sam’s Club sounds like such a great idea. So much easier that wrangling little ones at the checkout
Tracy Koslicki says
This is great – under 20 minutes, I AM SOLD. This is what I NEED during the week for those super busy weeknights, for sure! I wish I had a Sams Club nearby!
Courtney Lopez says
What a delicious recipe, love making one pan meals and this looks like a great recipe to add to our weekly meal plan!
Lisa says
So, first — that scan and go app at Sam’s Club sounds phenomenal! I WANT THAT! Second, I want this skillet dinner… So simple and quick to prepare — and I have all the ingredients… even have the Country Crock in the fridge — I’m ready!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thank you, Lisa! The app is such a time saver. I hope you will try it!
Julia says
This skillet looks delicious. I love how easy, flavourful, fast, and colourful it is! So great for those busy nights.
And oh man, I love that app idea!! There’s not Sam’s club in my area so I shop at Costco but I think those are similar concepts. I wish Costco had an app like that. It’s just amazing!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thanks so much, Julia! I hope you love it!
Brandy says
We were just at Sam’s Club and I would have loved to use the scan and go!
Your dish looks so delicious and talk about health, simple quick weeknight dinner!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
It’s such a time saver, especially if you are shopping with kids. I hope you love this dish, Brandy!
Sarah says
I’m totally intrigued by the “scan and go” thing at Walmart and Sam’s now- I haven’t tried it yet! (I’m not sure ours are doing it yet)… but I’ll give it a shot when we get it! This dinner looks delicious and easy- I bet shopping for it was even faster now!
Britt says
There is nothing like quick skillet dishes! this is perfect for weeknights. I love your photos btw.
Gloria says
One skillet meals are so great for busy weeknights, or even on the weekend when you don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. This looks like a crowd pleaser. Leftovers would be great too. Might as well make lots to enjoy again down the road (or even tuck away in the freezer).
Karlynn says
I love one pot meals! This one sounds so simple and delicious.
Nutmeg Nanny says
Love easy and delicious meals
Amy says
This is perfect for a busy weeknight!
Kimberly says
One skillet meals are the BEST for busy weeknights!
Dee says
One pot meals are my favorite! Can’t wait to make this for my family!
Amanda says
I grew up eating country crock spread 🙂 This skillet looks like a great family dinner!