Description
Discover simple, flavorful homemade meals that easily beat boring fast food. This recipe focuses on fresh ingredients, quick preparation, and customizable options to bring joy back to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup bell peppers, colorful mix
- 1 cup onions
- 1 cup tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound chicken breast or thighs, lean and tender
- 1 can canned beans, drained
- 1 cup fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or cilantro)
- sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated cheese, for topping (optional)
- lemon zest or vinegar, for brightness (optional)
Instructions
- Warm two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute, until it shimmers.
- Add bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes to the hot oil; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the veggies soften.
- Stir in two minced garlic cloves and cook for 1-2 minutes, tossing constantly until aromatic.
- Add chicken pieces or drained beans; cook chicken for 7-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, or heat beans for 3 minutes until steaming hot.
- Sprinkle sea salt, black pepper, and half of your fresh herbs over the mixture; stir gently and simmer for 2-3 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Remove skillet from heat, stir in remaining herbs, sprinkle grated cheese if desired, and serve immediately.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice or add lemon zest over each portion for a bright, tangy finish.
Notes
- Prep vegetables and mince garlic up to 24 hours in advance and store in an airtight container.
- Marinate chicken or season beans ahead of time for enhanced flavor.
- Add fresh herbs and cheese just before serving for maximum freshness and flavor.
- Avoid overcooking the chicken to maintain tenderness.
- Taste and adjust seasoning gradually throughout the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Homemade
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meal
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg