Easy Chicken and Zucchini Skillet Dinner Recipe
This easy recipe is full of fresh vegetables like zucchini, corn & tomatoes, has loads of protein, and comes together in less than 30 minutes.
Servings 4
Calories 368kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 851mg | Potassium: 1265mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2009IU | Vitamin C: 86mg | Calcium: 262mg | Iron: 2mg