Skillet Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Mixed Vegetables
Tender chicken thighs and a colorful mix of broccoli, zucchini, carrots, asparagus, mushrooms, bell pepper, peas, and tomatoes come together in a creamy Parmesan sauce with garlic, Italian seasoning, and a gentle touch of red pepper. This hearty one-pan skillet meal is a convenient choice for a family dinner, bringing protein and plenty of vegetables to the table in one dish.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Mixed Vegetables, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Combine olive oil and unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 3
When the oil is hot and the butter is bubbling, add chicken thighs and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn the chicken, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the juices no longer run pink, about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Remove the chicken from the skillet, place it on a serving platter, and keep it warm.
- 5
To the same pan over medium-high heat, add the remaining olive oil and butter and allow the butter to melt. Stir in the onions and red pepper flakes and cook 1 to 2 minutes, then add the mushrooms and bell peppers. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 6
Add broccoli florets, zucchini, and carrots. Cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 7
Add asparagus, tomatoes, and garlic; cook until the garlic is fragrant, about a minute.
- 8
Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, stir in the peas, and add the cream slowly while stirring. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- 9
To serve, place chicken thighs on each plate and top with vegetables and Parmesan cream. Garnish with fresh flat-leaf parsley. Serve warm.
- Calories 790.85 kcal High 40%
- Protein 57.43 g Good Source 115%
- Carbohydrate 25.09 g 9%
- Total Fat 51.5 g High 66%
- Saturated Fat 22.68 g High 113%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 283.78 mg High 95%
- Sodium 623.46 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 8.85 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 7.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 389.43 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 7.46 mg Good Source 41%
- Potassium 977.99 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 170.68 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 42.36 mg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin D 0.15 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Skillet Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Mixed Vegetables is made with 24 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, and Broccoli Florets. Each serving provides about 790.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Mixed Vegetables made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Broccoli Florets, Carrot. The full list of 24 is above.
- How long does it take to make Skillet Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Mixed Vegetables?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 790.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Mixed Vegetables easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 24 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Skillet Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Mixed Vegetables healthy?
- Skillet Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Mixed Vegetables has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 790.85 calories and 57.43 g of protein, or 115% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 623.46 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 22.68 g (113% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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