Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini Recipe: Easy Weeknight Delight
This Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini Recipe is a quick and delicious weeknight meal that brings bold flavors to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Chop the chicken and zucchinis into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss the chicken and zucchini with the seasoning mixture.
- Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Sprinkle the cheese on top and return to the oven for 5 minutes until melted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra heat, add jalapeños.
- This dish can be served over rice or in tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg