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Served Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini

Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini Recipe

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Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini is a fast, flavor-packed one-skillet dinner with juicy chicken, tender veggies, and melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 bell peppers, chopped

lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 Tbsp cumin, divided

½ tsp salt

black pepper, to taste

1 cup corn, frozen or fresh

3 small zucchini, diced

1 (14 oz) can no salt added black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes

4 tsp taco seasoning

1 cup Colby jack cheese, shredded

½ cup green onions, chopped

½ cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat and swirl to coat. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté for 3 minutes.

2. Move vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the chicken. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes or until no longer pink.

3. Add corn, zucchini, beans, tomatoes, taco seasoning, and remaining cumin. Stir well; cover and cook on low-medium for 10 minutes.

4. Sprinkle with cheese, cover, and cook a few more minutes until cheese melts.

5. Top with green onions and cilantro. Serve hot.

Notes

For firmer zucchini, sauté it separately before adding to the skillet. You can substitute Colby jack with cheddar or Monterey jack. Leftovers store well up to 4 days.

  • Author: EmilyFrost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Tex Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg