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Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini Recipe

Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini Recipe

A one pan 30 minute Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini Recipe with black beans, corn, tomatoes and melted cheese on top.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Tex Mex
Servings 6 servings
Calories 323 kcal

Equipment

  • Large deep skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless & skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces
  • 2 large zucchini, diced
  • 2 medium bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh
  • 1 tablespoon oil for frying
  • 14 oz low sodium black beans, drained & rinsed
  • 14 oz low sodium diced tomatoes, not drained
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning store bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon cumin divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Tex Mex or Colby Jack cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup green onions, chopped
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat large (12 inch) deep skillet on low - medium heat and swirl oil to coat. Add onion, garlic and bell pepper; saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Move vegetables to the side of the skillet and add chicken. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon cumin, salt and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add corn, beans, tomatoes, zucchini, taco seasoning and remaining cumin. Stir, cover and cook on low-medium for 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with cheese, cover and cook for a few minutes or until cheese has melted. Top with green onion and cilantro.
  • Serve hot, on its own or with Instant Pot brown rice or Instant Pot quinoa. Or as a garnish, feel free to add sour cream, cilantro and black olives after the cheese was melted. Top with crushed tortilla chips. Use as filling in low carb wraps, garnished with sliced avocado.

Notes

Refrigerate covered for up to 3-4 days. Do not freeze. To reheat: Simmer on low heat in a skillet for 5 minutes covered. Do not overcook zucchini. Cut garden zucchini smaller if they are large. Use a very large skillet to avoid overcrowding.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.75cupsCalories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 25gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 699mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7g
Keyword 30 minute meal, chicken, low calorie, one pan, Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini Recipe, zucchini
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