Chicken with Vegetables

I can propose a classic Italian-style chicken with vegetables. If you have any particular preferences or dietary restrictions, let me know so I can adjust the recipe accordingly!

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs or breasts
• 2 carrots
• 2 zucchini
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 250 ml of chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Aromatic herbs as desired (rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, etc.)
• Lemon juice (optional)

Preparation

1. Clean and chop the vegetables into pieces. The size depends on your preferences – bigger for a more rustic cook and smaller for a faster and more even cook.
2. Season the chicken thighs or breasts with salt and pepper.
3. In a large pan or pot, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the chicken until golden on both sides. Then remove the chicken and set it aside.
4. In the same pan, add another drizzle of oil if necessary and sauté the onion and garlic until they are soft.
5. Add the carrots and bell pepper and cook for a few minutes.
6. Introduce the zucchini and continue to cook until the vegetables start to soften.
7. Put the chicken back in the pan with the vegetables, add the broth and the aromatic herbs, cover with a lid and let cook for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
8. If desired, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving to add a touch of acidity.

Chicken with vegetables is a very versatile dish that lends itself to numerous adaptations, so feel free to add or remove vegetables according to availability or personal taste.

Curiosity

This preparation is very common in Italian homes because it combines proteins and vegetables in a single dish, making it a complete and balanced meal. Also, cooking the chicken with the vegetables allows the meat to absorb all the flavors of the sauté and the broth, resulting in a particularly flavorsome dish.