Who doesn’t need a hot, complete meal ready without turning the kitchen into a disaster zone on a weeknight? This creamy chicken and vegetable skillet does exactly the job: fast, generous, and frankly more interesting than a dry chicken breast next to three carrots.

In the pan, the chicken takes on a golden color, the carrots stay slightly firm, and the bell pepper brings that sweet aroma that wakes everything up. The cream clings to the pieces without becoming heavy, with a pale, shiny sauce dotted with paprika. When the garlic heats up with the onion, it immediately smells like a serious homemade meal, not a sad emergency fix.