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A plate of seasoned chicken breast topped with shredded cheese, served over green beans and asparagus, with sliced cherry tomatoes on the side. A fork is placed on the plate.
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Low Carb Chicken Dinner in a Skillet

A super fast low carb chicken dinner that is a total weeknight winner! Using just one skillet, dinner is ready in 20 minutes!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, French
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 164kcal
Author Kylee Ayotte

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 2 large chicken breasts cut into 4 cutlets
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning can sub Tuscan Seasoning
  • 8 ounces green beans trimmed
  • 8 ounces asparagus woody ends removed
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes

OPTIONAL

  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

For the Chicken

  • Heat 1 Tbs oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Season the 2 large chicken breasts cut into 4 cutlets with 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning 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 (8 ounces green beans, 8 ounces asparagus) and cook until tender.
  • Add 2 cloves minced garlicand cook about 30 seconds, then add ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.

Serve

  • Divide cooked veggies to plates, and top with chicken.
  • Sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, if using.
  • Devour.

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 506mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 949IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg
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