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30 Minute Zucchini Chicken Enchilada Skillet

URL: https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/30-minute-zucchini-chicken-enchilada-skillet/

Ingredients

The main dish

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into ½” cubes
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1 medium red pepper, diced
  • ½ cup diced poblano pepper
  • 2 large zucchini, cut into ½” cubes
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup low sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup red chili enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese

Optional toppings

  • to taste diced tomato
  • to taste sliced avocado
  • to taste chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1. Season the chicken cubes with salt and pepper.
  2. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 3. Add avocado oil and chicken to the skillet, sauté for 3 minutes on each side, then remove the chicken.
  4. 4. Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, then add onions and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. 5. Add red pepper and poblano pepper, sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  6. 6. Add zucchini cubes, frozen corn, and black beans, sauté for another 3-4 minutes.
  7. 7. Return the chicken to the skillet along with enchilada sauce, stir to coat, and cook for 2 minutes.
  8. 8. Top with cheese, cover, and cook for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  9. 9. Serve and optionally top with diced tomato, sliced jalapenos, sliced avocado, or fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
271
Total fat
11g
Total carbohydrates
21g
Total protein
26g
Sodium
466mg
Cholesterol
53mg

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