Dreamy, savory chicken skillet. Forget the fork. Just pick up the bread and dip! OH – and PS….it’s packed with protein for an enormous serving! This is unintentional healthy food at its best!

I am very aware that there is a serious lack of vegetables / healthy / one-pan / simple / fast food on my blog. I always have good intentions of blogging more balanced things but I tend to get distracted by…well…you know. Anything but healthy skillets.

So I always feel like giving myself a pat on the back when I post a veggie-packed-protein-rich-easy-cleanup dish!

I love this skillet. There are busy nights hitting my schedule as I write up this post and I can’t think of a better meal to come home to.

Plus, it’s effortless. No fine chopping and dicing. Just slice the peppers, roughly chop up the chicken along with an onion and a few garlic cloves. Toss them into a skillet with oil and spices, then once tender, serve straight from the pan.

It’s that easy! And LOOK how colorful and juicy it is!

Ingredients in Chicken and Bell Peppers Skillet

This ingredient list stays friendly and familiar for everyday cooking.

How to make Chicken and Bell Peppers Skillet

This skillet meal flows smoothly and stays relaxed the whole way through.

1. Season the chicken

Pat the chicken dry and season with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes. Rub seasoning over all sides.

2. Heat the skillet

Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers slightly.

3. Brown the chicken

Place chicken skin side down and cook until golden. Turn and cook the other side briefly. Transfer chicken to a plate.

4. Cook the onion

Add sliced onion to the same skillet and stir until softened and lightly golden.

5. Add peppers and garlic

Stir in bell peppers and minced garlic. Cook until peppers soften but keep shape.

6. Return chicken

Place chicken back into the skillet among the vegetables.

7. Simmer gently

Lower heat, cover, and cook until chicken cooks through and flavors blend.

8. Finish and rest

Remove skillet heat and let everything rest a few minutes before serving.

How to serve Chicken and Bell Peppers Skillet

Chicken and Bell Peppers Skillet serves well straight out of the pan. Spoon peppers and onion over the chicken so every plate gets color and flavor. Rice fits nicely underneath and soaks up the juices.
Leftovers hold up well and reheat smoothly. The peppers stay tender and the chicken keeps its moisture, making next day meals easy and satisfying.

Recipe Tips

Dry chicken well before seasoning.
Use a wide skillet for even browning.
Keep heat steady to avoid burning spices.
Cover the pan during simmering.
Let the dish rest before serving.