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Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini Recipe

A flavorful and healthy Tex Mex-inspired dish featuring seasoned chicken and fresh zucchini, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
Spices
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Cook Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
Add Vegetables
  1. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and sliced zucchini to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and sprinkle with shredded cheese and chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with tortillas or over rice for a complete meal.

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