Tex-Mex Chicken and Zucchini
Tex-Mex Chicken and Zucchini brings together tender sautéed vegetables, juicy chicken, and black beans with bright chili-lime notes and a touch of melted cheddar. It’s hearty yet fresh, great piled into bowls over rice, scooped with tortilla chips, or tucked into warm tortillas. Serve it for a quick weeknight dinner when you want bold flavor and satisfying textures.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Warm olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
When the oil shimmers, add the onions and bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are translucent, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the zucchini and minced garlic, and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning, ground cumin, and ground coriander. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are coated with the seasonings and they smell fragrant, about 2 minutes more.
- 4
Add the RO*TEL and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the black beans and corn, stir until well blended, and cook about 2 minutes.
- 5
Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until the chicken is warmed through and the zucchini is tender, about 3 minutes more. Remove the dish from the heat; stir in the cilantro, lime juice, and pepper.
- 6
Sprinkle the cheese over the top, garnish with lime wedges, and serve warm.
- Calories 417.08 kcal High
- Protein 32.92 g Good Source
- Carbs 44.29 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.97 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.09 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 98.77 mg High
- Sodium 1299.56 mg High
- Fiber 10.13 g Good Source
- Sugar 12.48 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 180.62 mg Moderate
- Iron 4.14 mg Good Source
- Potassium 925.1 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 20.14 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 7.72 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source
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 17 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, and Diced Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 417.08 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 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Tex-Mex Chicken and Zucchini made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Diced Onion. The full list of 17 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 417.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tex-Mex Chicken and Zucchini easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 6 steps.
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