This One Pan Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini recipe with black beans, corn, tomatoes and melted cheese is 30 minute low carb and crowd pleasing healthy dinner idea!⬇️⬇️⬇️ CLICK FOR RECIPE ⬇️⬇️⬇️
►INGREDIENTS:
1 lb boneless & skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1″ pieces
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
1 tbsp, oil for frying
14 oz can low sodium black beans, drained & rinsed
14 oz can low sodium diced tomatoes, not drained
1 tsp taco seasoning
1 tbsp cumin, divided
1 tsp salt
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup Tex Mex or Colby Jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
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►DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat large (12-14 inch) deep skillet on low – medium heat and swirl oil to coat. Add onion, garlic and bell pepper; saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Move vegetables to the side of the skillet and add chicken. Sprinkle with 1 tsp cumin, salt and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add corn, beans, tomatoes, zucchini, taco seasoning and remaining cumin. Stir, cover and cook on low-medium for 10 minutes.
4. Sprinkle with cheese, cover and cook for a few minutes or until cheese has melted. Top with green onion and cilantro.
5. Serve hot, on its own or rice or quinoa. Or as a garnish, feel free to add sour cream, cilantro and black olives after the cheese was melted. Top with crushed tortilla chips. Use as filling in low carb wraps, garnished with sliced avocado.
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⏰TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:34 Chop chicken and veggies
02:48 Prep beans, garlic, herbs & cheese
04:11 Pan fry veggies with seasonings
04:43 Add chicken
05:11 Add beans, corn, tomatoes, zucchini & cook
05:55 Melt cheese on top
06:38 Taste test
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