Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini. This healthy dinner recipe combines tender chicken with the fresh crunch of zucchini, perfect for a low carb chicken meal that satisfies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch 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 tbsp oil for frying
- 14 oz can low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 14 oz can low sodium diced tomatoes, not drained
- 1 tsp store bought or homemade taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp cumin, divided
- 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
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent.
- Add diced zucchini and corn, cook until zucchini is tender.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Add black beans, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, and half of the cumin. Season with salt and pepper, simmer for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Transfer skillet contents to a baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with green onions and cilantro. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add chopped jalapeño or extra taco seasoning.
- To change flavor, try different vegetables like mushrooms or spinach.
- Swap black beans with kidney beans or chickpeas for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Tex Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Tex Mex Chicken, Chicken Zucchini, Low Carb Chicken, Zucchini Dinner