This simple dish of beautifully seasoned chicken and peas is the meal solution you're looking for when you're short on time but want something tasty and healthy!
Keyword: chicken, chicken breasts, one pot, peas, quick, skillet
Servings: 4people
Author: Christina
Ingredients
Chicken
1 1/2tbspolive or avocado oil
1 1/2lbchicken breastsCut into 1-inch pieces.
1/2tspsalt
1/2tspblack pepper
1/2tspgarlic powder
1/2 tsponion powder
1/4 tsppaprika
Peas
1 1/2tbspgheeIf dairy-free, use a vegan butter.
1tspgarlicminced
12ozfrozen english peasshelled
1tspItalian seasoning
1/2tspsalt
1/4tspcrushed red pepperCan reduce to 1/8 tsp if wary of the heat.
Instructions
Add 1 1/2 tbsp oil to a large skillet. Heat on medium-high. Once oil is hot, add your chicken pieces. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Sauté, flipping occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes uncovered or until chicken has some browning. (If this is taking too long you may want to turn up the heat. Medium-high heat will quickly cook raw chicken pieces and you'll achieve that browning.)
Add ghee (or a vegan butter if dairy-free) and minced garlic to the skillet with the browned chicken. Sauté for a minute or until garlic is golden in color.
Reduce heat to medium. Add peas to skillet. Season with 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes. (If you're particular heat averse you can use 1/8 tsp crushed rep pepper instead.) Stir. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until peas are cooked.
Notes
This recipe can be enjoyed as a complete meal as is. When you do this you'll get two to three large servings. If you add a side you can easily get four servings.You'll find plenty of recommendations for how to serve this recipe above the recipe card.