Description
This Healthy Chicken Breast with Zucchini and Squash recipe is a delicious and nutritious one-pan meal that is packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients. Tender chicken breast pieces are cooked with a colorful assortment of vegetables and beans, then topped with melted cheese for a satisfying dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless & skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1″ pieces)
- 1 tbsp oil (for frying)
- 1 tsp cumin (divided)
- 1 tsp salt
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
For the Vegetables:
- 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)
Additional Ingredients:
- 14 oz can low sodium black beans (drained & rinsed)
- 14 oz can low sodium diced tomatoes (not drained)
- 1 tbsp store-bought or homemade taco seasoning
- 1 cup Tex Mex or Colby Jack cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat skillet: Preheat a large (12-inch) deep skillet on low-medium heat and coat with oil. Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper for 3 minutes.
- Cook chicken: Move vegetables aside, add chicken, sprinkle with 1 tsp cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add ingredients: Add corn, beans, tomatoes, zucchini, taco seasoning, and remaining cumin. Stir, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle with cheese, cover, and cook until melted. Top with green onion and cilantro.
- Serve: Serve hot, alone or with rice or quinoa. Optional garnishes include sour cream, cilantro, black olives, and crushed tortilla chips.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables or additional spices.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Feel free to add a squeeze of lime juice for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Saute, Simmer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Healthy Chicken, Zucchini, Squash, One-Pan Meal, Mexican-Inspired, Gluten Free
