Tex-Mex Chicken and Zucchini
This Tex-Mex skillet combines tender chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, black beans, corn, and tomatoes with green chilies, taco seasoning, cumin, coriander, garlic, and lime for a warmly spiced, fresh-tasting dinner. Cheddar and cilantro finish the dish, making it a colorful, satisfying meal for a busy weeknight, with lime wedges alongside if desired.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tex-Mex Chicken and Zucchini, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
When the oil shimmers, add onions and bell pepper and cook until onions are translucent, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Stir in zucchini and minced garlic, and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning, ground cumin, and ground coriander. Cook, stirring, until all the vegetables are coated with the seasonings and fragrant, about 2 minutes more.
- 4
Add RO*TEL and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Add black beans and corn, stirring until well blended, and cook for about 2 minutes.
- 5
Add chicken and cook, stirring, until chicken is warmed through and zucchini is tender, about 3 minutes more. Remove the skillet from heat; stir in cilantro, lime juice, and pepper.
- 6
Sprinkle cheese over the top, garnish with lime wedges, and serve warm.
- Calories 591.26 kcal High 30%
- Protein 45.28 g Good Source 91%
- Carbohydrate 65.21 g 24%
- Total Fat 19.02 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 3.23 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 85.58 mg High 29%
- Sodium 819.42 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 16.17 g Good Source 58%
- Total Sugars 17.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.45 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 212.44 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 6.86 mg Good Source 38%
- Potassium 1401.75 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin A 121.68 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 26.39 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 23 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Cheddar Cheese, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 591.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tex-Mex Chicken and Zucchini?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 23 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Tex-Mex Chicken and Zucchini made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken Breast, Corn. The full list of 23 is above.
- What goes well with Tex-Mex Chicken and Zucchini?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Tex-Mex Chicken and Zucchini?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 591.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tex-Mex Chicken and Zucchini easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 23 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Tex-Mex Chicken and Zucchini healthy?
- Tex-Mex Chicken and Zucchini has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 591.26 calories and 45.28 g of protein, or 91% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 819.42 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.23 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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