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Easy 15-Minute Ranch Chicken and Vegetable Skillet

Quick ranch-seasoned chicken and vegetables cooked in one skillet in about 15 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoonsolive oil
  • about 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into bite-sized pieces
  • about 2 cups broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces (I use florets and stalks)
  • 1 cupzucchini diced in 1/4-inch pieces
  • one .74-ounce packet Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
  • 2 tablespoonslemon juice
  • about 2 cups fresh spinach leaves cut into bite-sized pieces if necessary (2 big handfuls)

Instructions

Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients: dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces, cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces, dice the zucchini into 1/4-inch pieces, and have the spinach ready.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.
  • Add the diced chicken to the hot oil and cook, stirring or flipping intermittently, until the pieces are lightly browned and mostly cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes. (They will finish cooking in the skillet with the vegetables.)
  • Sprinkle half of the .74-ounce ranch seasoning packet evenly over the chicken. Stir to coat.
  • Add about 2 cups broccoli and 1 cup zucchini to the skillet. Sprinkle the remaining ranch seasoning evenly over the vegetables and chicken.
  • Drizzle 2 tablespoons lemon juice over everything and stir to combine so the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
  • Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to medium, and let the vegetables steam until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Uncover, add about 2 cups fresh spinach, and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted and the chicken is fully cooked (165°F internal temperature) — about 1 minute.
  • Serve immediately. Store leftovers airtight in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat gently before serving if desired.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Lid

Notes

9. Serve immediately. Store leftovers airtight in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat gently before serving if desired.