45 Healthy Zucchini Recipes: Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini
One of our most popular healthy zucchini recipes! Chicken, zucchini, black beans and corn seasoned with fresh herbs under blanket of gooey cheese and cooked in one skillet.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 342kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless & skinless chicken breasts cut into 1" chunks
- 2 large zucchini diced
- 3 bell peppers medium, chopped
- 1 onion medium, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves large, minced
- 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
- 14 oz can low sodium black beans drained & rinsed
- 14 oz low sodium diced tomatoes not drained
- 1 tbsp oil avocado or coconut
- 1 tbsp cumin divided
- 1 tsp taco seasoning store bought or homemade taco seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup Tex Mex or Colby Jack cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup green onions chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat large ceramic non-stick skillet on medium heat and swirl oil to heat. Add onion, garlic and bell pepper and saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Push vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add chicken and sprinkle with 1 tsp cumin, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add corn, black beans, tomatoes, zucchini, taco seasoning and remaining cumin. Stir well, cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes on low-medium heat.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese, cover and cook until cheese has melted. Garnish with green onion and cilantro. Serve hot on its own; or with Instant Pot quinoa or Instant Pot brown rice.
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Notes
- Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Do not freeze.
- To Reheat: Simmer on low heat in covered skillet for 5 minutes. No additional water or oil is needed to reheat if you use a non-stick skillet.
- Do not over cook the zucchini. Zucchini is comprised of 95% water. The longer you cook zucchini, the more water it releases. Follow the recipe and cooking times and do NOT cook until the zucchini appears soft and cooked (or your dinner will be mushy).
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 712mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g