For an easy, complete meal in one skillet, try this Chicken Veggie Skillet. Filled to the brim with vegetables, homemade seasoning, and healthy chicken, you won't be disappointed!

Chicken Veggie Skillet
This easy chicken dinner is one of my favorite ways to incorporate a plethora of vegetables into one single dish. It is perfect for busy nights, and the whole family is going to eat this up! Filled with vegetables, flavor, and ground chicken, it will hit several of your nutrition goals while only using one skillet.
With a delicious homemade seasoning, this dish will taste both hearty and unique. It is also a great way to use up some vegetables that are starting to go bad in the fridge. Substitutions and switches abound with this dish, especially with the vegetable selection, rice choice, and personal preference for meat!
Chicken veggie skillet ingredients
For a full list of ingredients for both the vegetable dinner and the homemade seasoning, see below!
Skillet Ingredients
- ground chicken
- zucchini
- summer squash
- green beans
- fire roasted diced tomatoes
- spinach
- parmesan cheese
- brown rice
- garlic
- olive oil
Seasonings:
- paprika
- cumin
- salt
- pepper
- onion powder
- cayenne
- Optional topping: red pepper flakes

How long does this chicken veggie skillet last in the fridge?
How to make a chicken veggie skillet
To make this thirty minute meal, simply follow these easy instructions!
- Gather all ingredients.
- Slice zucchini, summer squash, & garlic. Set aside in a large bowl.
- Add seasonings to a small bowl. Mix and set aside.
- Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground chicken to the large skillet. Brown. When finished browning, drain. Add ½ of the seasoning mixture to the chicken. Stir to coat. Remove the cooked meat to a separate bowl and set aside.
- Place the skillet back on the heat. Add olive oil.
- Add garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add zucchini, squash & green beans. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes with lid on, stirring every few minutes. Add remaining seasoning mixture and mix.
- Cut the heat to low.
- Add spinach to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes, until wilted.
- Add meat, tomatoes, and cooked brown rice. Stir well.
- Remove from heat. Stir in parmesan cheese.
- Optional: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Enjoy!
Chicken veggie skillet substitution ideas
See below for some easy ways to make substitutions or changes to this easy dinner idea:
- Chicken: If you don't have ground chicken, you can use boneless skinless chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs. You could also substitute a different ground meat, like ground pork or ground beef. If you decide to use a chicken breast or thigh, cut into 1-inch pieces and cook thoroughly before adding in the veggies.
- Vegetables: Bell peppers, sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, really any fresh vegetables you enjoy can be included or substituted in this skillet! Different veggies will give the skillet a different taste, so consider that when selecting your veggie line-up.
- Brown Rice: Use cauliflower rice, white rice, whatever rice you'd like!
- Toppings: Cheddar cheese, fresh parsley, mozzarella cheese would all be delicious as a topping on this delicious dinner.
- To make vegetarian: Use tempeh, tofu or plant-based meat alternative.
- To make dairy-free: Use a dairy-free cheese or omit cheese all together.
This chicken veggie skillet will last in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make sure you are storing your leftovers in an airtight container. Use the microwave or stove to reheat when you're ready to eat again.
How to meal prep this recipe
The whole dish has four servings. To meal prep, make according to the instructions and then store in an airtight container in the fridge until you're ready to eat.
This meal is a great option for meal prep because of all the vegetables included. You'll be hitting your daily vegetable intake every single day!

What goes well with a chicken veggie skillet
There are many a side dish that would be delicious with this skillet. For starters, a fresh, crusty bread sounds spectacular.
I personally would not serve additional vegetables with this meal as a side dish, seeing as it is already full of delicious veggies. Some fresh fruit would taste great alongside this recipe.
How healthy is a chicken veggie skillet?
The American Heart Association recommends four servings of vegetables per day per adult. With this recipe, you're hitting almost all four in one meal.
Healthy is definitely a subjective term - it all depends on your body, your fitness goals, and your nutrition goals. However, this is certainly a healthy dish filled to the brim with vegetables, chicken, and brown rice.
Other delicious skillet ideas
I love an easy skillet meal! Check out these other scrumptious skillets at Jordo's World:
- The Best Lasagna Skillet
- Cheesy Mexican Quinoa Skillet
- Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
- Green Chili Chicken Skillet Enchiladas

Chicken Veggie Skillet
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
Skillet Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken, raw (16 oz)
- 2 zucchini, sliced (350 grams)
- 1 summer squash, sliced (250 grams)
- 8 oz green beans (225 grams)
- 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2 cups spinach, raw (57 grams)
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese (30 grams)
- 1 cup brown rice, cooked (202 grams)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced (25 grams)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (14 grams)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- Optional topping: red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Slice zucchini, summer squash, & garlic. Set aside.
- Add seasonings to a small bowl. Mix and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground chicken to the skillet. Brown. When finished browning, drain. Add ½ of the seasoning mixture to the chicken. Stir to coat. Remove the cooked meat to a separate bowl and set aside.
- Place the skillet back on the heat. Add olive oil.
- Add garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add zucchini, squash & green beans. Cook for 10 minutes with lid on, stirring every few minutes. Add remaining seasoning and mix.
- Cut the heat to low.
- Add spinach to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes, until wilted.
- Add meat, tomatoes, and cooked brown rice. Stir well.
- Remove from heat. Stir in parmesan cheese.
- Optional: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Recipe makes 4 servings
- 1 serving is 432 grams
- Nutrition per serving: 371 calories | 28 grams protein | 30 grams carbs | 18 grams fat | 7 grams fiber
- This recipe is gluten-free
- To make DF: Use a dairy-free cheese or omit cheese
- To make vegetarian: Use tempeh, tofu or plant-based meat alternative
- To meal prep: Make according to instructions. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Split into 4 containers (one serving each) or store in a big container and serve as needed.
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