Description
A vibrant one-skillet Tex-Mex dish loaded with juicy chicken, tender zucchini, corn, black beans, and melty cheese full of bold southwestern flavors and ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 medium zucchinis, diced
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1/2 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (or cheddar)
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6–7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add zucchini and corn; cook until vegetables are tender, about 4–5 minutes.
5. Stir in black beans and return the chicken to the skillet.
6. Mix well to combine and let everything heat through for 2 minutes.
7. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted.
8. Remove from heat, top with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Add a diced jalapeño for extra heat.
Serve over rice, quinoa, or wrapped in tortillas for a heartier meal.
For a low-carb version, skip the beans and corn.
Leftovers make great burrito filling or taco stuffing.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: tex mex chicken, zucchini skillet, healthy dinner, one pan meal, chicken and vegetables