Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli and Bell Peppers
🌟Main ingredient:Chicken
✨secondary ingredients: broccoli and bell-peppers
⏱️Cooking time: 30 minutes
🌶️Spice level: Not spicy
👨👩👦👦Number of diners: Only me
Ingredients
1
lb
chicken
breast,
cut
into
bite-sized
pieces
1
head
of
broccoli,
cut
into
florets
1
red
bell
pepper,
sliced
1
yellow
bell
pepper,
sliced
1
cup
shredded
cheese
2
tbsp
olive
oil
Salt
and
pepper
to
taste
Cooking steps
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside
Add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil to the skillet
Add the broccoli and bell peppers and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp
Season with salt and pepper
Return the chicken to the skillet and stir well to combine
Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top and cover the skillet with a lid to melt the cheese
Once the cheese has melted, remove from heat and serve hot
Serve with a side of rice or pasta
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