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Mushroom Pepper Chicken

Savor Mushroom Pepper Chicken for a Cozy Weeknight Dinner

Mushroom Pepper Chicken offers a delicious blend of chicken, mushrooms, and peppers, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Easy Dinners
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 pound chicken breast Slice into strips for quick cooking
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances the flavor
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper Adds a gentle kick

For the Vegetables

  • 8 ounces mushrooms Sliced
  • 1 cup bell peppers Sliced, colorful varieties
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced

For the Sauce

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Adds herbaceous flavor
  • ½ cup chicken broth Provides moisture
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Introduces umami flavor

For Garnish

  • Fresh parsley Chopped

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Season the chicken by mixing chicken strips with salt and black pepper.
  • Cook the chicken in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Sauté mushrooms and bell peppers in the same skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and thyme to the skillet, and cook for another minute.
  • Combine the cooked chicken with the veggies, chicken broth, and soy sauce; simmer for a few minutes.
  • Serve warm garnished with parsley.

Notes

Great alongside rice or noodles. Customize with your favorite vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword comfort food, easy chicken recipes, Mushroom Pepper Chicken, one-pot recipes, quick meals, Weeknight Dinner
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