Chicken and Vegetable Skillet
What Started it all:
pierś z kurczaka, seler naciowy, cebula, papryka czerwona, puszka pomidorów krojonych, sól, pieprz, przyprawy, inne warzywa
This delightful Chicken and Vegetable Skillet recipe is a perfect way to enjoy a wholesome meal packed with flavor and nutrients. It's easy to prepare, making it great for a weeknight dinner or a special gathering. Let's get cooking!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts (pierś z kurczaka)
- 2 stalks of celery (seler naciowy), chopped
- 1 medium onion (cebula), diced
- 1 red bell pepper (papryka czerwona), sliced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (puszka pomidorów krojonych)
- Salt (sól) to taste
- Pepper (pieprz) to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or your favorite spices) (przyprawy)
- Other vegetables (inne warzywa) of your choice (e.g., zucchini, carrots), chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Start by washing and chopping all your vegetables. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Add the diced onion, chopped celery, and sliced red bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Add Other Vegetables: If using additional vegetables, add them to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they are tender.
- Combine with Tomatoes: Pour the can of diced tomatoes into the skillet with the vegetables. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return Chicken to Skillet: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Stir everything together and let it simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Taste and Adjust Seasoning: Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or spices if needed.
- Serve: Serve the chicken and vegetable skillet hot, either on its own or over rice or pasta, if desired.
This Chicken and Vegetable Skillet is a versatile and satisfying dish that can be adapted to whatever vegetables you have on hand. Enjoy the delightful flavors and the joy of cooking with friends or family! Bon appétit!