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Lunch● 4-Day Fridge Freshness

Skillet Lemon-Herb Ground Chicken & Tri-Color Bell Peppers

A vibrant 15-minute one-pan prep loaded with 34g protein and antioxidant peppers.

When Sunday meal prep time is tight, this 15-minute skillet wonder saves the week. Lean ground chicken is browned alongside sweet red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, wilted baby spinach, and Italian garlic seasonings. Finished with melted part-skim mozzarella, it pairs effortlessly with roasted spaghetti squash, brown rice, or crisp greens.

⏱PREP TIME10 min
🔥COOK TIME12 min
🍱BATCH YIELD4 Meals
🧊SHELF LIFE4 Days
Skillet Lemon-Herb Ground Chicken & Tri-Color Bell Peppers
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Recipe Ingredients

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Step-by-Step Batch Method

7 Chef Steps
  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a wide, deep 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add sliced bell peppers to the hot pan. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, tossing occasionally, until edges soften and develop sweet caramelized blistering.

  3. 3

    Push peppers to the perimeter of the skillet. Place ground chicken into the center, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5 minutes until fully browned.

  4. 4

    Add minced garlic, oregano, basil, sea salt, black pepper, and chili flakes. Stir peppers and chicken together to combine.

  5. 5

    Add fresh baby spinach and fresh lemon juice to the pan. Toss for 1 to 2 minutes just until spinach wilts down into the chicken.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Turn off heat, cover with a lid for 2 minutes to let the cheese melt completely.

  7. 7

    Divide evenly across four meal prep containers. Allow steam to subside before sealing lids.

👨‍🍳 Pro Meal Prep Tips for This Dish

  • Low carb pairing: roast a batch of spaghetti squash alongside this skillet. One cup adds only 40 calories and pairs like angel hair pasta.
  • Keep pepper texture: slice peppers into 1/2-inch wide strips rather than thin dice so they maintain structural bite throughout the week.
  • Flavor customization: switch mozzarella for crumbled feta and kalamata olives for a Greek-style variation.
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