Kickstart your week with this bright, healthy, and protein-packed Lemon Garlic Chicken & Veggie Skillet! This recipe cooks in just 15 minutes and is perfect for busy families, meal prepping, or anyone trying to eat clean on a tight schedule. Fresh lemon and garlic bring bold flavor without extra calories — making this one of our favorite LyfePal Healthy Meals.

15-Minute Lemon Garlic Chicken & Veggie Skillet

Recipe by Editorinchief

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Calories

290

kcal

A healthy, high-protein lemon garlic chicken & veggie skillet that cooks in just 15 minutes! Fresh, bright, and perfect for busy days.

Ingredients

• 1 large chicken breast, sliced into thin strips

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 cup broccoli florets

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes

• 1 small zucchini, sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• Juice of 1 lemon

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until lightly browned.
• Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Add broccoli, zucchini, and tomatoes. Cook 5–6 minutes until veggies are tender.
• Squeeze lemon juice over the skillet, toss well, and serve warm.

Notes

• You can swap chicken for shrimp or tofu. Add chili flakes for heat. Serve with quinoa or brown rice for a fuller meal.

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