Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini Recipe for a Flavorful Weeknight Dinner
This delicious Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini recipe is perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced zucchini
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until thoroughly cooked.
- Add the diced zucchini to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes until tender.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and cover until melted.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the spices to suit your taste.
- Serve this dish with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg