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Easy 15-Minute Ranch Chicken and Vegetable Skillet

A quick, one-skillet meal with tender ranch-seasoned chicken and crisp-tender vegetables ready in about 15 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces (florets and stalks)
  • 1 cup zucchini diced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 0.74 ounce Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix one packet
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves cut into bite-sized pieces if necessary (about 2 big handfuls)

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
  2. Add the diced chicken to the hot skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 to 5 minutes until the pieces are about 70% cooked through.
  3. Sprinkle half of the ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chicken and stir to coat.
  4. Add the broccoli and diced zucchini to the skillet, then sprinkle the remaining ranch seasoning over the vegetables; drizzle the lemon juice and stir to combine.
  5. Cover the skillet and steam the vegetables for about 3 minutes, until they are crisp-tender.
  6. Uncover, add the spinach, and cook uncovered for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted and the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Give everything a final stir and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use both florets and stalks of broccoli for texture.
  • Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking.
  • Adjust lemon juice to taste.
  • Cook until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.