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Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Skillet

Creamy chicken and vegetable skillet - the image is a close-up of a plate of salad. the salad is made up of various vegetables, including zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms. the vegetables are arranged in a colorful and appetizing manner, with some overlapping each other. the dish is garnished with fresh herbs and grated parmesan cheese. the plate is white with a light blue speckled pattern, and the background is a wooden table.

A delicious and comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with fresh vegetables in a creamy sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup baby spinach leaves
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, dried Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
Add the baby spinach leaves and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.