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. Â 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! Â 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. Â Add the onion, garlic and bell pepper. Â Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the veggies are soft. Â 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. Â 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? Â 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. Â Did you know you can oven bake rice and quinoa? Â Once you try this method you will never go back to stove top!
How to store –
- Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. Â Freezing is not recommended.
More easy skillet recipes you will love –
- One Pot Spanish Chicken and RiceÂ
- 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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