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Sizzling Chicken Skillet | 25-Min Family Crowd Dinner

Quick Sizzling Chicken Skillet 25 Min Family Crowd Dinner

Sizzling chicken skillet ready in 25 minutes for family crowds. Easy weeknight dinner with tender chicken and vegetables. Try this crowd pleaser today.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Easy Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chicken pieces
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 bell peppers sliced
  • 2 cups mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon juiced

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides. This step ensures beautiful golden browning rather than steaming in the pan.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and moves freely. Wait approximately 2 minutes until the oil is genuinely hot before adding chicken to achieve proper searing.
  3. Add chicken pieces to the hot skillet in a single layer without crowding the pan. Sear for 6-7 minutes without moving them, then flip and cook another 4-5 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
  4. Transfer the seared chicken to a clean plate and set aside temporarily. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the same skillet, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
  5. Stir in sliced bell peppers and mushrooms, cooking for 3 minutes while stirring occasionally. This sizzling chicken skillet comes alive as the vegetables release their moisture and develop slight caramelization.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet along with chicken broth, paprika, oregano, and thyme. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F internally and vegetables become tender.
  7. Stir in butter and fresh lemon juice, tasting and adjusting seasonings as needed. Top with chopped fresh parsley just before serving for color and brightness.