Description
A quick skillet meal combining seasoned chicken and zucchini with Tex Mex flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender-crisp and the chicken is cooked through.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the top. Cover briefly until the cheese melts.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with tortillas or over rice for a complete meal.
- You can substitute turkey or lean ground beef for the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 36
- Cholesterol: 95
Keywords: Tex Mex, chicken, zucchini, skillet, quick dinner, easy meal