Chicken and Garden Vegetable Skillet

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Use up all those garden veggies in this delicious chicken and garden vegetable skillet. Your family will love this healthy 30-minute skillet dinner full of seasoned chicken, sauteed vegetables, and a cheesy breadcrumb topping.

This recipe is good for a meal any night of the week! I love a good skillet dinner that’s easy to make for my family. Try more of our favorite skillet dinners like this Salisbury steak, my Italian sausage skillet dinner, or this yummy cajun shrimp recipe. They are all bursting with savory flavors that are perfect for dinnertime!

Chicken and Garden Vegetable Skillet

It’s so rewarding to make a fresh and healthy dinner using vegetables right from the garden. This 30-minute skillet recipe is packed with colorful veggies, tender chicken, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. It doesn’t get any easier than this perfect summer dinner made all in the same skillet. It’s ready to enjoy in 30 minutes and you’re family will love it!

You don’t have to have a garden to make this delicious recipe. It’s fun to have access to fresh vegetables, but these vegetables can be found at any grocery store. I have lots of recipes using garden vegetables. Use up all those bell peppers with these stuffed peppers. Or if you want something sweet, make zucchini bread, or zucchini cake!

Ingredients Needed

If you’re lucky to have your own garden, this recipe is a no-brainer! No garden? No problem! Stop at the local farmers market or grocery store for the veggies you want then you’re all set. This recipe is so versatile because you can switch up the vegetables and protein. I just use what I have on hand and it always is so tasty! Follow the instructions below on the recipe card to make this chicken and garden vegetable skillet.

• Chicken: Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Olive Oil: For cooking the chicken and veggies. It will also be used later for the breadcrumb topping.
• Italian Seasoning: The perfect seasoning for this dish!
• Garlic Powder: Adds delicious garlic flavor.
• Paprika: A little kick of spice for the chicken.
• Kosher Salt: Season to taste.
• Black Pepper: Season to taste.
• Zucchini: Cut the zucchini into half-moon shapes.
• Yellow Squash: Small yellow squash cut into half-moon shapes, but any shape will do!
• Red Onion: Added flavor and color to this delicious skillet dinner.
• Cherry Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes soften and burst with flavor in every bite.
• Panko Breadcrumbs: I love panko breadcrumbs because of the texture it adds to recipes.
• Parmesan Cheese: Salty and cheesy parmesan cheese pairs perfectly with the panko.

Let’s Make the Best Chicken and Garden Vegetable Skillet

In just 30 minutes you can make this easy skillet dinner! One and done! This one-skillet recipe is a breeze because it makes cleanup easy. No one wants to spend time doing dishes after dinner. I also love this recipe because you can make it with any veggies you have on hand. It is such a versatile recipe and I can’t wait for you to try it! Follow the recipe card below for step-by-step instructions.

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Season the Chicken: Add the chicken to a large bowl. Season with Italian seasonings, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper then toss to coat the chicken.
3. Cook the Chicken: Heat a large oven-safe skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink. Set the chicken aside.
4. Cook the Vegetables: Returning to the same skillet, add the green and yellow zucchini, red onion, and tomatoes. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables start to soften.
5. Add the Chicken to the Skillet: Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet. Stir to combine the vegetables and chicken.
6. Combine the Panko, Parmesan Cheese, and Olive Oil: Add the Panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and olive oil to a medium bowl then stir to combine.
7. Sprinkle the Breadcrumb Topping Over the Skillet Mixture: Sprinkle evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
8. Cook the Topping: Place the skillet in the oven for 5 minutes to crisp up the topping and melt the cheese.
9. Enjoy: Remove the skillet from the oven. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed then enjoy!