One Pan Easy Chicken and Zucchini Recipe – Simple fresh ingredients that come together in just minutes. A perfect way to use up all that extra summer zucchini. Clean eating packed with protein one skillet dinner.
Fresh zucchini, ground chicken, tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, onion and a sprinkle of cheese bring this easy and fresh one pan recipe to life!
Ingredients for Chicken and Zucchini –
- Ground Chicken – or diced chicken breast or thighs
- Zucchini – yellow or green
- Bell Peppers – any color or all the colors!
- Canned diced tomatoes – or diced fresh
- Onion – diced white, yellow or sweet
- Garlic
- Corn – fresh, canned or frozen
- Italian Seasoning – or basil and oregano
This one skillet chicken and zucchini dinner is low carb, fresh and simple – just the way we like it! We serve it with a side of rice but the best thing is it’s a healthy dinner that is on the table in minutes!
Let’s get started making this easy healthy one pan dinner –
In a large skillet brown your chicken. Add the onion, garlic and bell pepper. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the veggies are soft. Stir in the corn and canned diced tomatoes.
Add the spices, salt and pepper – let this simmer for about 5 minutes allowing all the flavors to come together.
Now toss in the zucchini – we do this last so the zucchini doesnt overcook and water down the dish. Just a quick couple minutes until the zucchini is tender.
NOTE: If you have too much excess liquid in the pan simply spoon some of it out.
What else can I add to this healthy one pan dish?
- clean out the refrigerator with all the veggies!
- broccoli
- bok choy
- cabbage
- carrots
- celery
- Substitute diced chicken breast or chicken thighs in place of ground chicken
- Add chicken or turkey sausage
- Like a little heat? Add in a chopped poblano, jalapeno or can of diced chilies
- Swap out the Italian Seasoning with a packet of Taco seasoning
How to serve Chicken and Zucchini –
- We like to serve this with a side of rice or quinoa. Did you know you can oven bake rice and quinoa? Once you try this method you will never go back to stove top!
How to store –
- Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. Freezing is not recommended.
More easy skillet recipes you will love –
- One Pot Spanish Chicken and Rice
- Ground Turkey Orzo Dinner
- 30 Minute Chicken Puttanesca
- Skillet Pineapple Pork
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Easy Chicken and Zucchini Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken - ground turkey or diced chicken
- 2 large zucchini - diced
- 1 large bell pepper - diced, any color
- 1 medium onion - diced
- 2 cloves garlic diced
- 1 cup corn - fresh, frozen or canned
- 1 14 ounce can diced tomatoes - drained well
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or 1 tsp dried basil and oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black papper
- 1 cup grated cheese - any variety including parmesan
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown the chicken until cooked through. Drain any grease.
- Add chopped onion, bell pepper and garlic to meat. Continue to saute for about 3-4 minutes until veggies are soft.
- Add corn, drained diced tomatoes and Italian spices. Stir and simmer until warmed though.
- Add diced zucchini - saute for just a few minutes until zucchini is just soft.Taste - more salt? spices?NOTE: If there is a lot of residual juice in the pan, remove with a spoon and discard.
- Sprinkle with cheese, cover and cook for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve with a side of rice or quinoa if desired.
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