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A super fast low carb chicken dinner that is a total weeknight winner! Using just one skillet, dinner is ready in 20 minutes!
Step by step photos and instructions below!
Weeknights are crazy busy, and if you want to avoid the drive-through, or the take-out menus like I do, having a few easy to make, quick meals in the repertoire is crucial for a smooth evening. I love having a few low carb 30 minute meals in my repertoire, ready to just get in the kitchen and get dinner GOING!!
This easy dinner is low carb, and suitable for keto diets (around 5 net carbs), but you can feel free to carb it up with some buttered noodles, some mashed potatoes, or some rice if you must!
This recipe is really more of a thought starter since it’s so changeable. I’d love to hear what combinations you come up with!
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If you are into low-carb, you may also enjoy my Crustless Quiche or my Low Carb Chicken Skillet Dinner.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Super adaptable. Have no chicken, but have pork or fish? Awesome. Switch it out.
- Quick and easy to make.
- Family friendly and healthy.
I have included step by step photos and instructions, as well as tips and tricks in the post. If you’d rather skip all that, scoot right on down to the full recipe card located at the bottom of the post.
Ingredients
The full list of ingredients and quantities is found in the printable recipe card below.
- Olive Oil. I use extra virgin olive oil. You can use a light olive oil if you prefer the flavor.
- Chicken breasts. I use 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts that I slice into cutlets. You could pound them so they are thinner if you prefer. You can also use chicken thighs.
- Tuscan Seasoning or Italian Seasoning. Flavor up that chicken! Use my recipe, or grab a jar from the store
- Green beans and asparagus. Any green veggie that doesn’t take a lot of cooking will work here. Broccoli and zucchini are also favorites.
- Garlic. Use fresh garlic, that you just minced.
- Tomatoes. Totally optional, but add a pop of color and a fresh flavor.
- Parmesan Cheese. Also optional, but in my house – anything I can add cheese to, wins.
Recommended Equipment/Tools
- Chopping Board
- Knife
- Skillet
How to make Skillet Chicken
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The full list of ingredients, quantities and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
For the Chicken
Season the chicken with Italian or Tuscan Seasoning, and salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook, on both sides until fully cooked and golden brown (165 degrees F in the thickest part),
Remove chicken from skillet, and keep warm.
For the Vegetables
Heat remaining oil in same skillet over medium heat.
Add green vegetables (green beans, asparagus) and cook until tender.
Add garlic and cook about 30 seconds.
Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook a few minutes until tomatoes are heated through.
Serve
Divide cooked veggies to plates, and top with chicken.
Sprinkle with parmesan, if using.
Devour.
Kylee’s Notes
Chicken Temperature
Chicken should be cooked to 165 degrees F when tested with a digital thermometer in the thickest part.
What to do with leftovers
Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat until it is piping hot!
Substitutions/Additions
Use any kind of green vegetables for this recipe. It all tastes good!
Freezing instructions
This recipe can also be frozen before baking. Cover tightly with foil and wrap with plastic wrap. Freeze.
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Low Carb Chicken Dinner in a Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs olive oil ((divided))
- 2 large chicken breasts (cut into 4 cutlets)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning ((sub Tuscan Seasoning))
- 8 oz green beans (trimmed)
- 8 oz asparagus (woody ends removed)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ Cup cherry tomatoes (, halved)
OPTIONAL
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
For the Chicken
- Heat 1 Tbs oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Season the chicken with herbs de Provence, and salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook, on both sides until fully cooks.
- Remove chicken from skillet, and keep warm.
For the Vegetables
- Heat remaning 1Tbs oil in same skillet over medium heat.
- Add green vegetables (green beans, asparagus) and cook until tender.
- Add garlic and cook about 30 seconds, then add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper
Serve
- Divide cooked veggies to plates, and top with chicken.
- Sprinkle with parmesan, if using.
- Devour.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Update: This recipe was originally published in May of 2017. It was republished with updated photos in January of 2022.
Daniela Anderson says
Oh this is a recipe for me, my evenings are hectic, with too little girls keeping me on my toes all the time. Quick, nutritious and delicious. I so love it!
Jessica (Swanky Recipes) says
I just love that the veggies are interchangeable and the recipe only takes 20 minutes! This is the perfect year round recipe to have and to use seasonal ingredients in. I’m adding this to the hubs meal prep next week, yum!
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
That chicken looks phenomenal! Give me that and the tomatoes and the parm cheese and I’ll be good to go, leaving you to figure out what everyone else will eat.
swathi says
I like one pan meals as they are easy to clean it . Best part of the this meal is it is so versatile I think I can use any vegetables. Chicken looks delicious with cheese and your homemade seasoning looks like easy to put together and flavorful.
Christine McMichael says
Yum! Looks healthy and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Saving this recipe and hope to try it out soon!
Uma says
Love how add all the veggies and herbs in this recipe. Quick and home made food is always better in weekdays!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Love ‘one skillet’ meals as they are a life saver for weekday dinners. Quick to make and less dishes to clean. Love the asparagus for texture in the recipe.
Adriana Lopez Martn says
Nice healthy option love the addition of the asparagus and the tomatoes that really adds more to the chicken.
Amanda says
This is a great looking meal. I have got to try this soon. Fast, one pan, delicious veggies, perfect seasoning…what more could I ask for? Oh, I know….for it to magically appear in my oven tonight. 🙂
ManilaSpoon says
I am on a low-carb diet at the moment so I am delighted to find this recipe as I am always on the lookout for new recipes to try! Love that it’s a one-pan meal!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
Totally love these one pan, easy, quick weeknight dinners. We babysit the grandkids 2 weeks of the month. This is exactly what I need when I get home late, and have to make dinner. In fact, I would make this ahead of time and reheat!!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
This looks like a delicious, healthy, easy meal! I love one skillet meals so much. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Veena Azmanov says
This looks so delicious..!! I love one skillet meals makes my life so much easier. Can’t wait to try this
Sarah says
Yeah, this looks tasty! Look at that herbs de provence crust, yum! Haha, thanks for the carb it up ideas, too! 😉
Kate says
It’s like the “choose your own adventure” of recipes!