How to Make Quick Weeknight Skillet Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to busy weeknights, finding a quick and easy dinner recipe can be a lifesaver. That's where this Quick Weeknight Skillet Chicken comes in. With minimal prep and just one skillet needed, this recipe is perfect for those nights when you want a flavorful and satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

This dish is all about simplicity and convenience, using basic ingredients that you likely already have on hand. The star of the show is boneless, skinless chicken ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces, or more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 (16 ounce) package fresh angel hair pasta, cut into thirds
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (Optional)
  • 2 splashes white wine
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder, or to taste
  • 1 (6 ounce) bag fresh spinach (Optional)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in hot oil and sprinkle with poultry seasoning and black pepper. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until no longer pink, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Pour water into skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir angel hair pasta, peas, and mushrooms into skillet; cook until pasta is tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir wine and garlic powder into pasta mixture. Add spinach and stir until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle individual servings with Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    593 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 474mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 78g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 136mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 839mg