Braised Chicken with Vegetables - chicken, one-pot recipe

Braised Chicken with Vegetables

A hearty one-pot dish featuring tender chicken pieces braised with colorful vegetables in a savory broth

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut carrots into half-slices and dice the remaining vegetables and chicken into approximately 2 cm cubes

  2. 2

    Dust the diced chicken with flour and sauté until golden brown. Add vegetables and cook together until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Season with oregano

  3. 3

    Pour water over the dish and add chicken bouillon cube. Continue braising for about 4 minutes until the meat is fully cooked

Per average serving

340
Calories
kcal
35.7
Protein
g
13.2
Carbs
g
16.2
Fat
g
2.4g
Fiber
5.6g
Sugar
6094mg
Sodium

Tips from the kitchen

  • Cut the carrot into half-slices like the recipe says, but keep them on the thinner side. Carrot takes longer than zucchini and pepper, so thin slices get tender at the same pace as everything else.
  • Dust the chicken with flour and shake off the excess before it hits the pan. A thin coat browns nicely and thickens the broth a little once the water goes in. Too much and you get gluey clumps.
  • Let the chicken sit undisturbed for a minute or two before you start stirring. It needs time to form that golden crust, and if you poke at it right away it sticks and tears.
  • Cube the chicken close to 2 cm so the pieces cook through in the 4 minutes of braising. Slice one open to check, it should be white all the way with no pink in the middle.
  • Add the oregano while the vegetables are still cooking in the oil, not after the water. The fat carries the flavor better than the broth does.

Ways to vary it

  • Swap the chicken breast for thigh meat if you want something that stays juicier through the braise. Cut it the same size.
  • A handful of frozen peas tossed in for the last couple of minutes is an easy addition if you like a bit of green and sweetness.
  • Mushrooms work well alongside the pepper and zucchini. Slice them and add with the rest of the vegetables so they soften down.

Storage & leftovers

Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days in a sealed container. It freezes fine, though the zucchini goes a little soft after thawing, so eat that batch first if texture matters to you. Reheat gently in a pan or pot with a splash of water so the broth loosens up again, microwaving works too but stir halfway through.

What to serve with it

Spoon it over rice or with a few boiled potatoes to soak up the broth. A slice of bread on the side does the same job.

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By Untrained ChefPublished 3 February 2026 · Updated 11 July 2026