Restaurant styled Skillet Chicken Recipe

Skillet chicken is a quick, easy, and flavorful weeknight meal that is perfect for the whole family. It is also a great recipe for beginner cooks, as it is very difficult to mess up.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup chicken broth

Instructions:

1. Season the chicken breasts or thighs with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until browned.
4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
5. Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until softened.
6. Add the garlic powder and paprika to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
7. Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a boil.
8. Return the chicken to the skillet and reduce the heat to low.
9. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
10. Serve with rice, pasta, or vegetables.

Tips:

• For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in your favorite marinade before cooking.
• If you want to make a creamy skillet chicken, add 1/2 cup of milk or cream to the skillet in step 7.
• You can also add other vegetables to the skillet, such as mushrooms, broccoli, or zucchini.
• If you don’t have chicken broth, you can use water instead.

Variations:

• Lemon Garlic Skillet Chicken: Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder to the skillet in step 7.
• Parmesan Crusted Skillet Chicken: Sprinkle 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken in step 9.
• BBQ Skillet Chicken: Add 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce to the skillet in step 7.