Mexican Chicken and Zucchini cooked in one skillet with black beans, corn, fresh herbs, taco seasoning and melted cheese on top. One pan, low carb and healthy 30 minute dinner.
Our other favorite light skillets include this Caprese chicken and zucchini and low carb ground turkey and zucchini with pesto.
Mexican Zucchini and Chicken
This Tex Mex chicken and zucchini is a variation of my black bean quinoa casserole with added chicken for a protein boost and quinoa replaced by zucchini. Everything is cooked within 30 minutes, right in one pan.
Tender chicken breast, soft black beans, sweet corn and squash, which is added at the very end to preserve the crunchiness. Whenever I make Mexican food like this tostada recipe, Instant Pot white chicken chili or fish tacos, I know dinner table will be quiet 100%.
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This Mexican zucchini and chicken was delicious! Cooked with diced tomatoes, cumin, taco seasoning, topped with cheese and fresh herbs. I added just a cup of shredded organic Colby Jack cheese and a few handfuls of cilantro and green onions. Fresh herbs are a great way to add flavour to any dish without extra calories.
Enjoy! Also make sure to try my chicken zucchini with garlic corn and zucchini bake. Or any of these easy zucchini recipes are healthy and delicious.
How to Make Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini
- Preheat large deep skillet on low – medium heat and swirl oil to coat. Add onion, garlic and bell pepper; saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Move vegetables to the side of the skillet and add chicken. Sprinkle with 1 tsp cumin, salt and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add corn, beans, tomatoes, zucchini, taco seasoning and remaining cumin. Stir, cover and cook on low-medium for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with cheese, cover and cook for a few minutes or until cheese has melted. Top with green onion and cilantro. Serve hot, on its own or with brown rice or quinoa.
Tips for Best Chicken and Zucchini
- Do not over cook zucchini – Follow the recipe and do not cook until zucchini appear soft and cooked.
- Watery skillet? Means overcooked zucchini. They comprise of 95% water and the longer you cook squash, the more water it releases.
- No need to drain diced tomatoes – Its juices add flavor. Think Ukrainian borscht or hearty vegetable soup.
- Use very large skillet – This recipe makes a lot and not overcrowded skillet results in more firm zucchini.
- Chicken -You can use raw chicken breasts, thighs, tenders or even shredded cooked baked chicken breast or Instant Pot chicken breast. Heck, if you forgot to thaw your chicken, you can make Instant Pot frozen chicken breast, cook skillet recipe at same time and then add shredded chicken. So easy! I can’t tell you how many times Instant Pot recipes saved dinner in our house, especially when it’s my husband’s turn to cook.
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container. Do not freeze – zucchini will become a total mush once thawed. Again, 95% water content issue.
To reheat, simmer on low heat in a skillet for 5 minutes covered. If you use non-stick skillet you should not need any water or oil to reheat the dish as again zucchini will release water.
More Healthy Dinner Recipes
- Ground beef and rice bowls
- Cauliflower fried rice
- Mexican cauliflower rice
- Ground chicken tacos
- Ground turkey and broccoli pasta
- Italian sausage skillet
- Also check out my other 45 quick dinner ideas.
Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp avocado or coconut oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves minced
- 2 medium bell peppers chopped
- 1 lb boneless & skinless chicken breasts cut into 1″ pieces
- 1 cup corn frozen or fresh
- 2 large zucchini diced
- 14 oz can low sodium black beans drained & rinsed
- 14 oz can low sodium diced tomatoes not drained
- 1 tsp store bought or homemade taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp cumin divided
- 1 tsp salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup Tex Mex or Colby Jack cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup green onions chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat large deep skillet on low – medium heat and swirl oil to coat. Add onion, garlic and bell pepper; saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Move vegetables to the side of the skillet and add chicken. Sprinkle with 1 tsp cumin, salt and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add corn, beans, tomatoes, zucchini, taco seasoning and remaining cumin. Stir, cover and cook on low-medium for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with cheese, cover and cook for a few minutes or until cheese has melted. Top with green onion and cilantro. Serve hot, on its own or with brown rice or quinoa.
Store: Refrigerate covered for up to 3 – 4 days. Do not freeze.
To reheat: Simmer on low heat in a skillet for 5 minutes covered. If you use non-stick skillet you should not need any water or oil to reheat the dish as again zucchini will release water.
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I love this recipe. I do all the cooking in my household so I really enjoy how easy this recipe is to follow & make. Since I started making this it has been one of my wife’s favorites. When her family comes over for dinner it’s perfect for a large group & even her mother loves it & gets seconds & she’s the pickiest eater lol. Even when I make it for my side of the family who mostly don’t like zucchini they love it! & if you have a vegetarian in your family it’s still delicious without the chicken. The few times I do that I’ll add one more zucchini though or maybe a yellow squash. I can’t recommend this one enough!
So happy to hear this is such a BIG hit with your family Brighton!
What would be the Weight Watchers food points for this recipe?
Sorry I don’t calculate weight watchers points for my recipes.
Delicious and healthy 😋
I loved this. I used ground beef because I needed up not having enough chicken in my freezer. I also prepped my veggies earlier in the day so I wouldn’t have to take the time to chop before dinner.
Im not typically a great cook so I did over cook the zucchini and overlooked the taco season amount, and used the whole packet.
Even still it turned out well enough.
AMAZING. Best healthy meal I’ve ever tried. It’s in the weekly rotation now. My fiance who is a picky eater and doesn’t eat vegetables loves this.
That is so great, Alison!
Delicious!!!!! We shredded our chicken, wrapped it in a burrito sized tortilla, then air fried it. It was the best “chimichanga” I have EVER had. The filling was sooooooo good!
Awesome!
Great recipe. Fast, filling meal. I added a dollop of sour cream and a little avacado. Very tasty!
My whole family loved it! Although my kids don’t favor zucchini they never said a think about it in this dish!
That’s awesome Maryam!
Delicious, easy, and so healthy! I did a little more taco seasoning, however.
Glad you liked it and that you adjusted the spices to your liking!
Very good addition to our selection of dinner recipes! We love all these ingredients so de iced to try it. It makes a lot so we were happy and full!
Great to hear that you enjoyed this recipe!
We skipped the cheese and added a couple splashes of coconut milk. Would also double up on the spices . Very good will be in the rotation! Thank you for posting
Quick and easy dinner that was super delicious!
I made this for my hubby although this isn’t my favorite kind of meal. WELL, I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED it! I can’t eat peppers so none of them and I made it with left over cooked chicken. I also increased the amount of cumin! Hubby loved it too! (I didn’t have any cilantro either) Now we’re having it about every 10 days or so!!
This feedback is so great to hear Harriet!
This was soooo delicious!!!! Thank you for sharing your recipes!! So healthy and yummy!
You are very welcome Lucinda!
I did not pop this under the broiler as you may have done for photos, but WOW!!!!!
I had a can of green chilis, so i added those, and with the extra liquid, I used the whole much of cheese ( 2 cups rather than one), and it WAS SO GOOD!!!!!! Delicious, and soooo healthy! We are low carb, so I really appreciate this recipe. Because I am a sour cream nut, I added a dollop, and it was spectacular. Please publish more! This recipe has been bookmarked to my favorites, forever more,
Haha! I am so happy that this recipe was such a win!
This recipe is delicious! I had a fair amount of produce on hand that I wanted to use, and this was perfect. My husband and I found it really flavorful – not spicy but full of zing. I will add this to my rotation. I served it over brown rice with tortilla chips and sliced avocado on the side.
Thanks for sharing Kate!
This looks great! Except I can’t use tomatoes in my cooking.. daughter allergic. If I leave OUT the tomatoes, seems like it would be dry..?? do you have any suggestions? please and thank you!
I would add 1/2 cup any broth and more to taste if necessary. Also plus roasted red peppers would be good too. Should be fine!
Excellent! 5 ⭐️
This is a simple recipe with a burst of delicious flavors! It was a huge hit. I love spicy food so I added 2 diced jalapeños and it was perfect! I also accidentally used the whole packet of taco seasoning so I’m going to try it again with the correct measurements. Planning to try this again soon. I’m wondering if using fresh tomatoes vs canned work out the same – I may try that next time.
Yay!!! Sure, you can try. Will work, just a bit different taste but yum.
It was good. Could’ve been better if I knew to get tomatoes. Why isn’t tomatoes included in the recipe?
Hi Clarissa! Double checked and the recipe card clearly has diced tomatoes listed in the ingredients. The instructions says “tomatoes” and that is referring to the diced tomatoes.
My whole family loved this, including my two girls ages 4 and 9. Everyone asked for seconds!
Yay! A new family favorite.
This is absolutely delicious and so easy and fast to make. I just cut everything up as I went along, not a big deal as others are making it out to be which is weird because there really isn’t much to do. I used a can of rotel instead of just tomatoes and added the whole package of taco seasoning as I like spice. I even drained it a little at the end. This is damn delicous though! I put it on a tortilla like a burrito, will definitely be getting tortilla chips though to use it as a dip or nachos. This is a great versatile dish, thank you!
Thanks for sharing Tanya!
It was yummy, but super watery and turned into soup. We had it with tortilla chips. I still loved it, just didn’t expect so much liquid. Also a large size, so a lot of leftovers.
I drain my tomatoes and beans and corn and don’t add the zuchini to early
Really appreciate the way you make this recipe. Everything is so nicely described that helped me lots to make this recipe. I am looking for more such delicious recipes in future too.
Thank you for your kind words. It makes me so happy that my recipes and instructions are helpful.
Easy and delicious!
Very delicious and filling! Healthy take on Mexican.
So happy you think so Sonja 🙂
Love it! Super yummy
It was delicious and a great combo of veggies. Was a little soupy so I will drain my tomatoes next time. Definitely will be adding to my meal rotations!
Thanks for sharing Marissa!
Really delicious. I made with quorn pieces as a veggie alternative and worked well. I didn’t serve with rice etc as I’m trying low-carb. Dollop of sour cream on top finished it off!
Fantastic Annie!
Great stuff!! If you are doing this in one pan, stick to the amounts or less. If you need to feed a bigger family, then consider using two pans to help cook off that liquid and combine together at the end.
We ate on tortillas, but my youngest ate straight up. I’m serving with whole grain rice rice next time
Thanks for sharing that great tip Sean!
Delicious!!! Very easy, I just used lean ground beef in place of chicken because that’s what I had thawed out. Served with sour cream and salsa, YUM!!! Thank You!
Made this as I was trying to use up the last zucchini from our garden and looking for something different that my partner would like. I didn’t want to go to the store, so made a few changes, but still was delicious. I used canned diced green chilies instead of the fresh pepper. I mixed tomato paste with fresh tomatoes and added a bit of homemade veggie broth instead of crushed tomatoes. I made sure I added the zucchini right at the end. We topped with cheese, avocado, fresh onion and sour cream. I made a homemade taco seasoning as well. Anyway, was delicious! My partner is normally the cook in the house and he was super happy to come home to this meal after a long day at work. We decided this would be a perfect meal for a camping trip. Will absolutely make again. Thanks so much for the wonderful recipe!
Glad you enjoyed it Christie!
OMG was this delicious!
One small complaint …. prep time is definitely NOT 5 minutes. Between cutting the chicken, mincing the garlic, dicing the zucchini, chopping the onions and cilantro … much more than 5 minutes. But well worth it.
I try to make something different all the time but this is one recipe I will definitely make again. At some point. 😉
loved it – a great way to use an oversupply of zucchini this time of year!
This was a huge hit at my house. My family absolutely loved it. I will be making it more often!
So happy to hear this Liz! Thanks for sharing.
My family loved this! I did add more taco seasoning as we like a little spice.
With the leftovers we used it as a dip with chips like a salsa and some Monday night football!
That’s great! Thanks for sharing Kimberly.
In the mood for Mexican and want to use up fresh veggies from my Dad’s garden. So yummy!
Easy, delicious ? will definitely make it again
I have no imagination for cooking, and I am so thankful for finding this website. This was the second recipe I cooked and it came out sooooo good.
Thank you for sharing Mabel! I am so glad that you liked the recipe!
This was delicious! Thank you so much! All 3 of my children devoured this. I had been struggling with finding nutritious meals to feed everyone in my house. It seemed someone was always complaining unless it was chicken nuggets. Thank you so much! We have tried several other recipes on this site as well and I’ve had happy little clean plate clubbers.
That’s amazing! I am so glad this recipe was kid approved Tanya!
This is a great recipe, but DON’T for a second, think prep time is only 5 minutes! Take a look at all the ingredients. Even if you have a food processor, it’s going to take much longer than 5 minutes to get the ingredients ready for cooking. Fortunately, I like prepping food. That made it well worth the great tasting end result.
True that. Changed it to 10 minutes haha. 10 mins is enough to chop the veggies, open cans and grate cheese while veggies are sauteing with chicken. It is not like stir fry where you have to have all ingredients ready to go before you start cooking. I hope my tip helps – I always cook like that and it’s fast.
Loved this recipe! I wanted a variation to our Mexican night and this fit the bill perfectly. We are not zucchini fans and it was great without it. Did add a whole packet of taco seasonings based on some other reviews. Served it over a bed of chopped romaine and rice. Delicious! Thanks so much for this recipe!
Yay! I am so glad that you liked this recipe Sharon and that it satisfied your Mexican food cravings 🙂
Great recipe! Thanks for sharing! I have so much left over (it’s just me eating it). I’m curious why you said not to freeze it?
Hi Melissa. Zucchini becomes quite mushy when frozen.
Great recipe family loved it
Awesome!! Mine did have a bit of “gravy” – that’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it! – but the rice soaked it right up. My daughter and I both commented it could use a bit more spice. Might try jalapeños or red pepper flakes next time. Thank you for sharing!
Oh my it came out yummy, I fell upon the recipe when I asked Siri what to make with chicken and zucchini. First time I picked a stir fry, didn’t have all the ingredients. So I went back and asked Siri again this was the very first suggestion. After a long day running my daycare, I decided to do this recipe. I started at 5 ended eating by 6:00 . I didn’t have Colby cheese so I cut up 4 Colby/ cheddar string cheese and I used shredded cheddar. The more cheese the better!! This was delicious. Thank you for coming up with such an easy way to make a healthy meal.
Hi Deborah! I am glad that you found my recipe and that you liked it so much. Thanks for sharing!
Delicious!!
This recipe is so tasteful and the family ate it all.
This is so good, that I have made it twice in two weeks since we have fresh zucchini from our garden.
Our family loved this recipe including our picky 17 year old and semi selective 12 year old. It is super easy and delicious! Definitely a keeper of a recipe that we’ll be making again. Thank you so much for sharing!
I am so pleased to hear this Jenny!
This was easy to make and it was really good!
Made this for dinner tonight and everyone loved it! Even the picky 10 and 14 year old. I did add mushrooms and it was a perfect addition!
Sounds like a winning recipe for your family! Yay. Thanks for sharing Erica!
Delicious! My 2 year old ate all of his food!
Now that sounds like a winning recipe at your house 🙂
So amazing! Easy, quick and delicious!!
Absolutely delicious ?
This is by far the best recipe I ever got from the internet. Extremely tasty, easy to make. Can’t count how many times I already had to give a copy of this recipe to friends. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe. We have it once every fortnight on request of my significant other half?
Made my day reading your positive feedback! Thanks Ligi.
delicious!!! I used my zucchini, red peppers and garlic from my garden, this recipe is a definite keeper
Very yummy and easy to make. I was able to use some garden veggies and that made it more special.
I made this just as instructed and it was delicious and a great way to get many healthy veggies into a meal! Thank you for sharing your recipe!
You are very welcome Jill!
Hi! Was the chicken raw or precooked? Thanks!!
The chicken is raw.
Tasty recipe. I used dice tomatoes and Green chiles instead of just dice tomatoes. Dish is easy to put together once all the chopping is done and there is plenty leftovers.
Okay! This was fabulous & lots of fun to make!
This recipe is super easy and delicious! I’ve made it twice now and its a big hit with the family. I did leave out the corn because I have someone who isn’t a fan, but otherwise followed the recipes and we love it! Thanks!
This was wonderful! I added some fresh jalapeno pepper just because we love spicy. Husband loved it. Will be making this one a lot. Thanks for the recipe!
You are welcome Danelle.
Excellent meal and so easy to make! This recipe is a keeper for sure!
Made as directed- easy to follow, healthy, and delicious!
Love your recipes.
I’m (part) Ukrainian, too!
Hard working but don’t waste effort on cooking when you don’t need to. Prioritize your energy and keep clean up simple!
I love it Barbara!
You are so right. Thank you for this comment. Helps to take the pressure off as a mom trying to do it all.
I made this recipe exactly as written and it was a huge hit with the family!
Thanks for sharing Jacquie.
I have all different sizes of zucchini just wondering how large they should be?
Hi Kaci. This recipe calls for 2 large zucchini. You add the zucchini at the end, so you can always add more or less depending on your preference. Hope that helps.
Soo Good! I made this last night and all I can say is that it will be going into my regular menu rotation. My picky wife took some of the meat and made traditional taco’s for her meal, but after she snuck a bite of the zucchini dish and guess what she is having for lunch today at work! The only change I made was i omitted the corn and used canned chicken breast. Thank you Olena!
Yay! I am so glad this recipe was a hit with you and your wife. Thanks for letting me know!
Love this recipe. Used thin sliced pork tenderloin this time. Is there any way to save recipes other than printing them? I don’t have a working printer.
Hi Allie. There are a few options for saving recipes. At the top of the recipe, you should see a “Save” icon in black, this will save the recipe in pinterest for you. You can also bookmark the link or save the link to your desktop. I have even heard of people making their own online cookbooks with their favorite recipes. Hope this helps.
Easy, delicious and healthy meal that even my picky eater loves. Thanks for sharing!
DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!! It is one of the best tex mex recipe i have tried. Got to use our bountiful zucchini from our garden. Today, i am going to try your zucchini lasagna recipe. Love your NOTES and SUGGESTIONS. I find them extremely useful. I still have a lot of your recipes to try. Thanks so much…I need a dependable website for excellent recipes. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Teri! I really appreciate your kind feedback! Happy cooking 🙂
This was REALLY good! Followed the recipe exactly and served it over cilantro lime rice. Makes enough to feed like 4 adults….which worked out great bc I happily ate leftovers for lunch! This recipe will go into our regular rotation for sure!
Love hearing this! Thanks for taking the time to leave such an awesome review Sabrina! Cilantro Lime rice would pair so well with this!
Made this tonight for dinner. It was really delicious. Zucchini, onion, garlic and bell pepper all from our garden. Definite a keeper recipe!!!
Yay! So happy you liked this recipe Mary!
My family loves this healthy and delicious recipe, and it’s a great way to use squash and zucchini from our garden.
I made this for dinner tonight and it was a hit! I keep coming back to your site as my family loves how healthy these recipes are!!! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing Julie! I am so happy to provide healthy recipes for families like yours!
This meal is delicious. I personally enjoyed it with some tortilla chips for added crunch. I love how colorful it is! My husband requested I make it again (his portion I left out the black beans). The kids (1 and 3) also ate it! However, “30 minutes” is a ridiculous underestimate of the actual timeframe to prepare this dish from scratch. I use the timeframe to get an idea of how much time to set aside to get dinner ready on time. If you do as well, notice it’s calling for already cut chicken, zucchini, bell peppers, etc. The first time I made this dinner was very late. I have added this into our meal rotation.
Super, super, super delicious. My husband and I are so happy we found this recipe. With our garden full of zucchini, this has become one of our favorite ways to use it. Thank you !!!
would you have a very good recipe for zucchini bread or muffins?
I do!
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Happy baking!
Made recipe exactly as is and it was delicious.. Even my daughter who does not care for bell peppers loved it. Will definitely make again.
I am so happy to hear this Karen!
We absolutely loved this! It came out a little dry so I added V-8 juice. Will definitely be making this a lot! I’m so grateful that I happened to come across your website recently. I’ve already tried 3 of your recipes and am looking forward to trying many more! Thank you so much for sharing your healthy food recipes!
So happy you are enjoying my recipes Tammy! Thanks for the feedback.
This was really tasty!! I used a can of fire roasted tomatoes but the rest was exactly the same….oh wait…I added ALL of the cheese (2 cups) LOL. Served with rice. Hubs said it was good, but too many veges (insert eye roll). If I make again I will probably just use 1 green pepper so everyone will be happy ?
How many servings and what size is the serving? I am on WW and would like to know to calculate my points when I make this tonight.
Hi Pam! This serves 6. A serving size is 1 2/3 cups.
This recipe was amazing! I have been desparately trying to use up the million zucchini I received in my CSA box and this was perfect as is, no adjustments needed. Recipes are generally hard to impress me without tweaks, so kudos to you!
Thanks so much Wendy! Means a lot to me!
Delicious… I used my Mexican seasoning I had on hand and instead of adding cheese at the end I put in some chicken broth and sour cream to make a light sauce. Super yummy!!!
Sounds great! Thanks for sharing.
One of my favorite recipes, I make it all the time. It’s quick and easy and is great for leftovers/meal prep too!
Love hearing this!
Yum!
Wonderful meal. Easy to prepare and the family, including 1-year old granddaughter, loved it! This will be added to our monthly meal plan for sure.
Thanks for sharing! I love hearing that my recipe was enjoyed by your family Debbie!
I made half the recipe but left the spice level the same. It was easy and delicious.
This was great! Love the one-pot meal and stove top cooking during hot summer months. I served it over brown rice and my husband really liked it. Will definitely repeat this one!
So thrilled to hear this will be on your dinner menu again MaryAnn!
Super yummy and healthy! My husband doesn’t love veggies and he’s already asking me to make it again.
DELICIOUS, but that’s not all! It’s also healthy and low-carb! This recipe is going into my regular rotation – I don’t know how I’ve lived without it all these years! It’s THAT GOOD.
I was trying to find a recipe that would allow me to get rid of the overload of zucchini from my friend’s garden that he gave me. I made this dish for my family and served it over white rice… oh my goodness was it easy to make and very tasty!
ok, by far the best recipe I have ever tried from the internet. I added zucchini, right at the end and cooked for 5 min to make sure it has a bite. Thank you for sharing this one with us. So delicious!
I made this for dinner and it was delicious:). I added some Mexican hot sauce.
I made this for dinner tonight. I added some fresh mushrooms to the veggies. Also I didn’t have a can of diced tomatoes so I added in some halved cherry tomatoes. We really enjoyed it and it was super easy. Had some rice with it to.
Glad you liked it Kathy! Thanks for the feedback.
Can not wait to try?
Excellent! We did sub the black beans with red beans and rotel for the can tomatoes but this was more of a what’s in the pantry decision. lol. Hope you don’t mind but a photo of our delicious masterpiece and a link to your page was posted on my Facebook page. Definitely will make again … and again … and again …
That’s great Ret. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive feedback on my site and on your facebook page!
This is on a frequent rotation. Super easy, very yummy. I use ground turkey instead of chicken.
So happy to hear this Peggy!
Sorry, Olena—my previous question was a silly one. I didn’t read the whole thing. Of course it won’t freeze well! Thanks for the wonderful recipe. I’ll be following you for more ideas.
No worries Paula!
This is delicious! I’ve actually made it twice now because I’m always looking for ways to add more veggies to our meals, and this certainly does that. Do you think it would freeze well? There are only two of us at home now, and I like to split large recipes and freeze part for later.
Couldn’t believe how delicious this turned out! My whole family is in love with it! Some even asked for the recipe. Thank you so much!
You are very welcome Corina!
This a wonderful, one-dish meal. So many veggies. My family LOVED it and I shall be making it regularly.
So happy to hear this Kathryn!
Delicious!!
It was delicious and easy to make!
I made this for dinner and it is absolutely delicious!! We loved it! I made it exactly as directions said!
Awesome!!! Happy to hear, Fran.
We absolutely LOVED this recipe! We’ve made it every week since the first time. My son asked for 3 helpings!
Thrilled to hear this wonderful feedback Angela!
This was a hit in our household! Hubby and daughter absolutely loved it!! I’ll definitely be making this more often!
Thrilled to hear this wonderful feedback Amy!
Very tasty!
Anxious to try it. Allergic to cilantro, otherwise sounds delicious.
Please omit the cilantro and enjoy the rest of the recipe!
So good! I added more taco seasoning and that’s the only modification I made. Turned out so incredibly good. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
You are very welcome Jenny!
So good!
Very good.
This was excellent! My family loved it! No tweaks made! I so appreciate the recommendation to cook the zucchini JUST as stated in the recipe because it came out perfect. No watery dinner for us! = )
So fantastic to hear Holli!
Delicious! Hubby And I loved it. I changed the seasoning by increasing the taco seasoning to 2 tablespoons and it was perfect for our taste. I mixed the seasonings all together and added nearly half to the raw chicken and the rest when all the veggies were in the pan. The recipe made so much that I had to use my paella pan! With rice I bet I could serve 8-10. Wonderful dish! Will make it without chicken occasionally for Meatless Monday.
Glad you liked it! And of course, you can always adjust seasoning to your liking!
We LOVE this dish!
I made this and I’m very pleased!! I used marinara because I didn’t have canned tomatoes. No bell pepper either. This turned out and made plenty for left overs!!!
So happy you liked it Stephanie!
Easy, healthy, delicious. Also, this one could easily be tweaked to suit different tastes. A keeper.
Thanks for your positive feedback Kim!
Loved it! I added a can of pinto beans drained and used olive oil. I made the homemade taco seasoning! Nice!
Fantastic Cheryl!
I was skeptical but this was fantastic! made with a small tub of shredded rotisserie chicken i bought at the store and zucchini/peppers from our garden. used hydrated minced onion since i didn’t have an onion handy and skipped the corn & beans since we are keto, did a can of rotel for the diced tomatoes and just a little leftover salsa from the fridge. next time i’d add more cumin/taco mix since we like spicy or maybe a few dashes of hot suace, but the flavor was great, it was super easy & my husband polished off the pan & requested that I make it again soon! A fast family hit and so healthy too <3
I’m so happy to read this! Thanks for your positive feedback, Stephanie!
Delicious! I made this without chicken or peppers because I didn’t have any in the house! Will make this again, keeping it meat free but adding the peppers. It was amazingly delicious!
Yay! I was looking to see if anyone made it omitting the chicken. Did you add extra beans or anything to make up for it?
This was super
loved it. Used Hot Rotel and that added a nice kick.
Awesome!!! Happy to hear, Mandy!
This dish was super tasty. I may have put too many vegetables in it compared to the amount of spices that were called for. I think next time, I’ll add a little more taco seasoning and cumin. I also didn’t realize how much it made however that is a good thing because I have more than enough for lunches.
Fantastic! Yes it makes a bunch but healthy leftovers are the best!
Just made this with zucchini, cilantro and chives (in place of green onion) from my garden. It is delicious!!!
Yay! So happy to hear, Doris!
We loved it! Hubby even ate three helpings! I read the comments and added the zucchini part way through the 10 minute cooking. It was perfect! I didn’t have any cilantro, but would have liked the added flavor. Next time. We like things hot, so I added a little Sriracha sauce at the end. I served it with a side of brown rice and corn bread. Hubby said it was definitely a keeper!
I’m so happy your family loved the recipe. Thanks for sharing that with me, Judy!
I made it and it was delicious. My husband had seconds and left overs. I didnt have black beans but I added a can of diced green chili. yummmy. this is going into my recipe book:-) thank you for sharing
You are quite welcome Rebecca!
My family loved this! I only have a 12-inch skillet so I only used about 3/4 onion,1 and 1/2 zucchini, and one red bell pepper. It wouldn’t have all fit otherwise. But oh my, it was good. Some of us had some corn tortillas with it and the rest had tortilla chips. We will definitely make it again sometime. Great way to get the kids to eat veggies!
Yay! Glad this recipe was a hit with your family Delisa!
Dinner this week
Very tasty! I had to cook it a little more so that the zucchini was soft enough for relatives with dentures, but it turned out like stew. We really liked it
Glad it was enjoyed Carol!
Tastes amazing! Do you have a gas stove or electric stove? I’ve followed the recipe exactly 3 times now and it’s been watery every time. When I cover it and cook it for 10 minutes it hardly even cooks the zucchini and there’s still a bunch of water in it. Maybe I’ll try draining the canned tomatoes?
Hi Brett. I have an electric stove. I am not sure why it is turning out so watery for you. If the zucchini is cooked too long it will release more water. I suppose you could try draining some of the liquid from the canned tomatoes. Let me know how that works out for you.
We really enjoyed this recipe! So quick, easy, delicious, and healthy too!
Does anyone know how many Weight Watchers Blue points a serving would be?
On blue, only the cheese would have points. You could portion out the cheese and add it once you have your portion in your bowl. It will still melt nicely.
So if beans were not used, this recipe could be low carb?
Pretty much.
Made this dish tonight and it was delicious!
Such an amazing, delicious, and fast recipe❤️.
I have zucchini coming out of my ears, or rather my garden, and your recipe is one of the best ways to use some of it! It’s VERY tasty and my husband and I love it. (We’re empty nesters) We are both of Ukrainian descent (first generation in US) and my mom used to cook the way you have described your style of cooking – fresh and healthy. I still make a lot of her recipes. Love your salads as well! Dyakou!!
I love hearing this Vicky! Thanks for sharing.
This was so good Olena. We love dinners like this all in one pan, just without cilantro (can’t stand it).
This was amazing! I forgot to add the cilantro which most likely would have enhanced but I did add slices of avocado on top when I served and my family of four gobbled it up.
So happy you enjoyed it! Next time you make it I am sure you will remember the cilantro!
Will make again! I didn’t have cumin and just added some more paprika and chili powder to the homemade taco seasoning. Absolutely delicious!
Ive made this recipe twice now. My husband and I love it! Can’t wait to explore the rest of your recipes!
Love to hear this Tracy!
I used chili ready tomatoes, need alittle more spice. I loved it!
Great dish. I added an extra teaspoon of the taco seasoning. My husband and I enjoyed this dish. We eat a lot of Tex-Mex meals and will definitely add this to our recipe book. Thank you for dharing
You are welcome Dee!
This recipe is so amazing!! I am not a leftover person, but with this recipe I look forward to the leftovers. I tweaked it slightly by adding a can of corn instead of a cup, and also by using an entire packet of McCormick taco seasoning. I also diced up two jalapeños and added that for some spice! We also made it into tacos and it was amazing! I have some picky eaters in my house, so healthy tacos satisfied everyone’s cravings! I had to send this recipe to my mom to try for herself! I will definitely be making this again and again!
Thanks for the positive feedback Courtney!
If I could rate this higher, I would. I am a very picky eater – BUT this is amazingly delicious. Thank you Olena.
You’re welcome Sherri!
I’m trying to get my family to eat healthy. This dish was everything! My husband and kids loved it.
So happy to hear this LaToya!
I like to freeze the leftovers in single-size quantities. I then re-heat them over a skillet and add some egg whites for a super-easy, healthy breakfast scramble!
Great idea Callan!
Loved it! I followed the recipe and it was delicious. Served it over rice as suggested and then served it separately with taco chip. Both ways were great.
I’ll definitely make it again.
So happy to heat this Lynn!
Has anyone used this with ground chicken?
I was wondering the same or ground turkey. Did you end up trying the ground chicken? How was it and how much did you use?
Really delicious! I used more chicken than the recipe called for and used the whole bag of frozen corn. Otherwise, I followed the recipe as given. Hubby loved it and I’m sure we will be making it again. Thank you!
That’s fantastic Monna!
This is so good !! I added a package of Mexican street corn!
Awesome recipe! I am diabetic and this is a great use of veggies!!!!!!
Awesome!
I love trying new food ideas, and my fiance was very impressed with this one. The kids loved the cheese hahaha. I will definitely be making it again.
Great!
I just made this dish and even my 11 year old niece agreed that it was yummy! Thank you and continue to inspire with your fabulous recipes.
So happy to hear this Willette!
I’m not a cook by any means, this was delicious even though mine didn’t end up looking like the picture. Only thing I think would change the next time is make it with shredded chicken. Very good!
Easy and delish! I used chicken tenders to save on time. My family and I loved it!
Amazing!! Easy and quick to make. Tasteful and filling. #cheesy
Whole family enjoyed this dish. The kids prepared it – easy, no fuss recipe! Thank you.?
Love that your kids made this meal Adele. So happy your family liked it.
Really good. Left out the zucchini. Son-in-law does not like. Slow cooked the chicken and shredded. Cooked veggies together (added spices) then combine with the chicken in glass dish. Cooked in oven for 20 minutes then sprinkled pepper jack cheese on top. Will definitely make it again.
Fantastic!
We felt the need to add approx 1/2 more of the seasonings and added 1/4 tsp of crushed red peppers. We like chicken breasts & thighs, so I left the pieces whole while cooking (until almost done) and placed back on top the vegetables. Als, after I put the cheese on, I put it in the oven on broil for 3 minutes and sprinkled the cilantro on top. Delicious!!!
Everyone in the family enjoyed
Great recipe with fresh ingredients!
Based on the ingredients I knew it would be good, but I was shocked at how much I loved it.
Awe, love hearing this Britney!
This is a great low calorie, flavorful dinner. We ate it tonight and really enjoyed it. I used the recipe as it is and found it to be great! Thanks for this healthy, veggie filled recipe.
So happy that you enjoyed this recipe Karen 🙂
This dish is delicious. We made two batches one with the chicken and cheese and another vegan dish. We substituted the chicken with tofu and removed the cheese. My vegan kids loved it too! Looking forward to making more of your recipes
Makes me so happy to hear this Nancy!
This meal is AMAZING. Love all of Olena’s recipes 🙂
All of your recipes make me so hungry. I really appreciate how healthy they are. I plan to make several this coming week.
Awesome! Don’t hesitate to let me know what you think of the recipes 🙂
I work with I work with mentally challenged individuals the young man I work with really enjoys Hands-On cooking and very much enjoyed the recipe when it was done thank you so much
So happy to hear this Pat!
Super delicious & easy to make. My whole family enjoyed it (:
I actually wrapped it in a burrito & that was excellent. Healthy & didn’t feel heavy in my stomach
That’s great Aly!
Yummy and easy recipe. I served it over brown rice. My son who is a very picky eater gobbled it up. I will definitely make this again.
That’s fantastic Crystal!
My family loved it!!
Unreal dish! Enjoyed cooking and eating it. 5 stars from me 🙂
Super easy, tasted great plus it’s healthy!
Tasted good. My daughter ate it right up with a little sour cream on top.
Very good!!
My dad is not one to enjoy eating veggies, so he was very surprised at how much he liked it. My mom requested that I make it again less than 1 week later! I love how many different veggies are incorporated and how good it tastes while still being healthy. We used salsa instead of canned tomatoes for a little extra flavor. So good!
This was delicious! We topped it with a little fresh lime juice and it was awesome! We made one with chicken and one without (vegetarian I. The house too!). Both were great and a huge hit!! We served ours with whole wheat couscous.
It smelled wonderful, it tasted so good!
Both my toddlers Cleared their plates !
Thank you
Sounds like this recipe was a “win” for your family! So happy about that Marzieh!
Delicious! Just happened upon this recipe & it has become a favorite!
Love all the flavors & the wonderful aroma the food cooking has is so comforting….esp knowing what’s for dinner is knock your socks off yummy & nutritious too! Win-win! <3
Since it's just us empty nesting now, will try freezing some for later. Hope that it tastes as good on the backside, coz I KNOW it tastes as good or better the next day . 🙂
Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe.
Thanks for sharing your positive feedback Jeanie!
I have made this recipe several times. Easy, used items in the pantry, makes plenty and leftovers are even better!!!
Love hearing this Kathy!
Not sure what happened to mine but it ended up being watery and was more so like a soup. Still tasty though!
Cooked zucchini too long so they released water. They are 90% water.
SO EASY AND DELICIOUS!
The family LOVED it!
Yay! That’s fantastic to hear Nanette 🙂
So yummy!! We added hot sauce for some extra flavor at the end. Definitely would eat over something like brown rice as the zucchini releases a bit of liquid. Will be making in the future for sure!!
Thanks for the positive feedback and the tip about the hot sauce Gina!
This was great and easy on the carbs. What’s the fiber grams per serving?
I turned it on, should show now.
So good and so easy!
The dish was absolutely amazing, everyone in the household loved it !
I’m excited to make this recipe, but I’m curious where all the sodium is coming from?! Can someone help me out here?
It should be low sodium beans and tomatoes, I just fixed the nutrition. Also can add less alt if you wish.
My whole family loved this dish! Thank you!!
You are very welcome Amy!
This is a great tasting, healthy recipe. We make it with a little more taco seasoning and use cauliflower rice to keep it low carb.
Lots of bold tastes all in one bite. Definitely a hit!
That’s what I like to hear Shannon 🙂
I made this recipe. It did turn out tasty! The family liked it. We like spicy so I added red chili flake. Serves this over brown rice with Taco sauce. To make it more individualized I didn’t melt cheese on top I let the family add there own cheese along with the green onions and cilantro.
Thanks for sharing your positive feedback Lisa!
I added mushrooms and didn’t measure the taco seasoning. I just sprinkled it over it until it seemed about right. It was healthy and delicious.
That’s fantastic Sandi!
This was a easy recipe to make my wife enjoyed it
Would this freeze well?
Zucchini doesn’t freeze well and will get watery.
My husband is not a chicken fan, and rarely eats anything with chicken in it. He loved this dish! The whole family did. It was so full of flavor, and quick and easy to make. I will definitely be making this one again!
Hi Christy! Gotta love when the whole family loves the meal you cook. That’s a win!
This was such a great dinner! I used all my chicken for chicken pesto sandwiches but I had bought canned chicken as a backup. I’ve never used it before but we use canned tuna so I used it in this recipe. It worked great and saved a lot of time and prep work. We served this over brown rice! Delicious!
I’m just curious what makes the cholesterol so high? Asking for my mom because she has to watch hers. This recipe sounds amazing though!
Chicken mostly and a bit cheese.
My husband and I both thought this was very good and healthy.
Absolutely delicious
From Crosby Texas
Delicious! I added mushroom and used green peppers.
Amazing and very flavorful!
My favorite recipe. We mix in Spanish rice which might make it less healthy, but it is the bomb!
Awesome! Thanks for the positive feedback Madison!
My family fell in love with this recipe! Definitely will be making again.
That’s the best when a recipe is a hit with the whole family! Win!
I just made it and Oh MY!! It turned out better then I expected. The only thing I did different was add rotel instead of diced can of tomatoes, and I added some grape tomatoes. Everything else exact recipe. Thanks for this one
So welcome Marci!
This was easy and tasty. I didnt have the black beans and I only used one pepper but double the corn. I had salsa and sour cream on the side of mine. My husband by and granddaughter liked it. This is a keeper!
My family and I love this one.
So great to hear Corina!
This was easy and tasty. I didnt have the black beans and I only used one pepper but double the corn. I had salsa and sour cream on the side of mine. My husband by and granddaughter liked it. This is a keeper!
Yay! So glad to hear that Diane!
I just made this and apart from halving some of the ingredients because there are only two of us, this was really delicious. It will definitely go into my regular dinner menu ideas. Thank you.
That’s great Sibylle!
Great recipe, wish my zucchini was cooked a little more, and I would replace some of the tomatoes with a can of ROTEL for some extra flavor, but besides that awesome and SO filling!!
This was super easy to make and easy to make adjustments according to your tastes. It was yummy and everyone liked it!
So great to hear Brenda!
This was amazing! My whole family gave it two thumbs up! Thank you for sharing!
Happy to hear the recipe was enjoyed by your family Toni!
I’ve made this a half dozen times and my family loves it. I did put the chicken in the pressure cooker once to see how it would turn out. I was told not to do that again. Haha. The flavor was still fantastic. It turned out to be a texture issue. This is one of our faves.
I made this last night and the whole family loved it!
I did make a few tweaks, but pretty minor ones. I doubled the garlic, and at *least* doubled the cumin and taco seasoning (I just kept adding more until it tasted “right”). Used a bit more salt than it called for too. We live in Texas though so we like things salty & spicy, haha!
This is a 5 star dish. Will be making it regularly from now on!
So glad your family loved this recipe!
I did tweak it a little bit by seasoning the chicken with my usual seasonings. But overall… WOW. This was a Great and simple recipe, the whole family loved it.
Thank you so much!
I’m so happy your family loved the recipe. Thanks for sharing that with me!
This is my favourite, go-to, healthy, tasty recipe, and love that it can be made in one pot! Thank you so much for sharing it. I also really appreciate that you shared the Nutrition facts.
You are so welcome Aditi! I am so happy that this recipe is one of your go-to meals!
This was delish! The cilantro sure made the flavours pop. I don’t really like zucchini- can omit and just add more peppers.
This is in my regular rotation now.
Thanks for the recipe!
Marina! Thank you for the positive feedback!
Oh boy this was so delicious and easy I’m
Making it again.
So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Angie!
I made this yesterday. It is delicious and so easy. My husband loved it!! We will have this often.
So happy to hear that you and your husband loved the recipe!
This recipe was great! Will this meal hold up if I freeze it?
Shelby! Glad you liked the recipe. The zucchini will become too watery if you freeze it. Hope that helps!
My husband, two adult housemates, and myself loved this recipe. Thank you for blogging these wonderful recipes.
You are very welcome, Mandy!
Loved this recipe
I made this recipe in hopes that it would do it right but there was soooo much water in my skillet from the chicken/veggies. I don’t know if it turned out how it’s supposed to. I followed every step to the T!
Same here. Lots of liquid!
Maybe you overcooked the zucchini. That would release a lot of water.
Soooo delicious! I used olive oil, fire roasted diced tomatoes instead of plain and maybe a little extra taco seasoning, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. It’s even great without cheese if you want to save a few calories. Definitely a keeper!
I made this for my family and they all loved it. I will definitely make over and over. Thanks!
“1 tbsp avocado or coconut oil”
is olive oil instead okay?
Yes!
Hi, are the diced tomatoes getting drained first? Don’t want to make it soggy, but not seeing it say to drain, so just want to be sure before I attempt it. Thanks!
Not drained.
Recipe was a hit with family, I will be making it again.
I’m so happy to read this! Thanks for your positive feedback, Amanda!
It was so easy! I had all the ingredients in my fridge so I didn’t even have to make a special trip! The food was delicious!!!! We ate it with a small serving of quinoa and sliced avocado!
Bomb recipe! my family loved it. Very light and yet fulfilling!
I love your recipes!!! This turned out great!!! I made a double recipe because we all love low carb. I added mushrooms and additional Mexican seasonings and it was awesome ??❤️
Wow- so full of flavor!! Love your recipes because you use lots of veggies and other healthy ingredients. This is a keeper, thanks for sharing!!
Excellent! We will be making this again soon.
I made this recipe and it was a HIT. My husband wanted me to make if for dinner the following night. Even my daughter that is not into eating veggies love it. I will be trying different recipes and will keep you posted how the turn out
This was amazing! I took out the chicken only because I was looking for a veggie side dish and it was phenomenal. I’ll be making it again and again!!
Can’t wait to try this recipe! I am restricting dairy for the time being – any suggesting for replacing the cheese? Thanks!
Maybe nutritional yeast or skip and just lime and cilantro it well.
We made it without cheese. Delicious!
Oh my goodness!!!! I didn’t have any cumin so I just doubled down on taco mix! This is absolutely the best healthy recipe I have ever had! OH YEAH! Thank You so much for posting this recipe! I’m not sure how it tastes with cumin, but if it is any better than this I would be surprised! Thanks Again!
Making now. I dont have any cumin what else would work? Thanks
I found this recipe recently. I wanted something quick and healthy to make for my boyfriend and we both loved it!!
Loved this recipe I made for my adult children. Did make a few changes to “UP” the Mexican flavors. I used about 1 Tablespoon of Taco seasoning – 1 tsp sprinkled on the chicken before sauteing it; and the other 2 tsps. added to the liquid with the diced tomatoes. I used Colby-jack cheese, one green and one red pepper to increase color interest, cut the raw chicken into long narrow strips, and sliced the zucchini into rounds on a mandolin; all to increase visual interest in the dish. The dis h was a hit with all! 🙂
Will make again for sure.
Prep time was more like 10 to 12 minutes – still relatively quick
Quick, easy, delicious!
Tasty and so filling!
Amazing! Although, I would cook the chicken separately and drain the tomatoes next time around ?
Me and my daughter cooked it this evening and typically when a healthy recipe says serves 6 it means 3 so I doubled it. thank goodness it was a hit with the wife and the other kids cause there’s plenty of leftovers. Now I just have to figure out how to heat me some up on the job site from the heat of the welding machine engine. ?
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Vincent! Thank you for the wonderful review! Bring in a stainless steel thermos? Place glass container nearby the heat? 🙂
Delicious! Family hit! Definitely keeping recipe
So happy to hear your family enjoyed a healthy dinner, Christine!
Trying to cut carbs in the New Year and thought it would be tough – but with recipes like this – it isn’t! We found this easy to make and super tasty. We didn’t have much for leftovers so that must be saying something about how much we liked it!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Sandra!
We made this the other night and it was delicious! We had plenty of leftovers so I ate it again the next day. Kids loved it too! This is one of our favorite new meals now 🙂
Ours turned out a little watery as well but it’s probably the extra zucchini I added, we love zucchini, after it cooled down it did thicken up more. We served over rice and it was delicious.
That is the best when kids (& the rest of the family) love what we moms make. That’s so great! Over rice that’s how we do as well. 🙂
This is a really good and relatively easy recipe! I’m not sure what I did wrong as I tried following the measurements by the dot but felt it came out a bit watery and not savoury enough? However we had it with some sriracha,fresh cilantro and spring onions,and yoghurt on the side and WE LOVED IT! IT IS A KEEPER RECIPE!
I randomly discovered your blog but I already love it! As a mom and wife, I can really appreciate ready meal recipes that can also be freezer for later. I’m just cooking the one pot enchiladas ATM actually and is already looking great! Thank you so much for sharing your lovely recipes! Yum!!
Ps. Have you got any recipe that could utilise green Thai chili paste, I have half a jar that don’t want to waste?
Hi Kristiana. Welcome and so happy to hear. If you are looking for more freezer meals, check out my 10 healthy freezer meals. And you can sub green chili paste for red or yellow in any recipe. Try my Thai chicken curry.
Loved it. Just made it tonight. Something healthy for the New Year. We made soft tacos out of it and had taco rice on the side. Brown rice would of been healthier but, out of that tonight Big portion with left overs. On the list to continue to make.
Fantastic! Glad you enjoyed the recipe. Happy New Year!
Would avacodo be good to add in this recipe?
Yes but after cooking.
Mine turned out a bit soupy.. is this normal? Flavor is great!
Probably cooked zucchini too long so they released more water.
Became an instant favorite!
It was pretty good but the prep time needs to be adjusted to say 30-45 minutes. I was hoping to whip this up in a half hour and it took me an hour and a half to chop everything up and cook it.
I had to chop the zucchini and garlic but, I opted for buying containers at walmart with already chopped red and green peppers and onions. I paid 2.78 for each container but, it did cut down the time and I didn’t have to cry chopping up that onion!
Just made this delicious recipe the whole family loved it there was nothing left! I could eat it with or without the chicken. Will definitely be adding it to our family menu!
Delicious! Boyfriend & cousin loved it. Enjoyed it with a side of salad!
Made this tonight! Amazing!
Great recipe! I made this once exactly as written and it was awesome. The second time I decided halfway through that I wanted to make it into a quick enchilada soup, so after cooking the onion, bell pepper, and chicken, I added the rest of the veggies plus about 3 cups of low sodium chicken broth, 6 oz of cream cheese and a couple tablespoons of tomato paste, let it boil to thicken up and then simmered for about 15 minutes, spooned into bowls and topped with the cheese and a little sour cream and fresh cilantro – it was delicious both ways!
Fantastic! Glad you enjoyed the recipe, Kara.
This is a great low calorie recipe that tastes like comfort food! Thank you.
You are very welcome!
cooked this tonight and it was delicious. Very tasty
This is the first recipe I’ve tried from this site and it was DELICIOUS!! My wife and two young daughters loved it as well! So glad I stumbled across this site and am looking forward to trying more recipes from Olena ASAP!!
Cheers,
Travis
Yay! Thanks so much Travis for taking time and leaving a feedback. 🙂
This is one of the easiest most delicious recipes .. a must eat
My whole family loved this!! Even my picky 4 and 6-year-olds!!
LOVED this so much! Definitely will make again 🙂
Delicious! I added a jalapeno to a bit more spice
Delicious recipe for the family! Would do it again.
OMG. This recipe is amazing! My husband and I, along with our little 2.5 year old girl, are on a road to healthy eating, and to be honest , I dont know much about cooking healthy meals other than your usual salad. So today before I left work I quickly googled “healthy dinner ideas” and decided to click on this website. Best choice of my day! The recipe was easy to make since I had most of the ingredients at home already. My husband liked it so much that he asked me how I found out about it. Needless to say my little girl ate it without a problem as well. I’m so glad I stumbled into your website and will be sure to come back for more dinner ideas!
Awe, that’s awesome! Eating healthy is actually easy. Trust me. ALso look into my healthy Instant Pot recipes – they are a lifesaver when eating healthy.
Are the canned diced tomatoes supposed to be drained or is the liquid going in with them?
Not drained.
Made this tonight for dinner. I used RoTel tomatoes instead of just regular tomatoes. It turned out to be really good. Will definitely make it again!!
Awesome!!!
Yum!! I made this for dinner tonight and my mom wanted to know where I got this idea! I made some quinoa to go with it and it’s just a wonderful comforting meal. This will definitely go into our rotation, I love meals that give me plenty of leftovers!
Fantastic! Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
HUGE hit at our house. Definitely will be making again.
So happy to hear!!!
I made this for dinner a couple of nights ago & it was a big hit. Will definitely be making it again
That is so amazing to hear! Glad you enjoyed my recipe, Karen!
I love this recipe with or without the chicken! Probably one of my new favorite recipes to make. My kids love it too! Delicious. I forgot to grab diced tomatoes at the store the first time I made it and I threw in some chopped up cherry tomatoes from the garden and it came out great.
Yay! So happy to hear! Thanks for taking time from your busy schedule to let me know you enjoyed my recipe. From the garden is the best!
Made this tonight and the whole family loved it! Thank you for a great recipe!
Awesome!!! Happy to hear, Mckenzie.
I made this tonight. It was great!
Fantastic! Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Great recipe! Easy and fast. Lots of flavor and full of veggies. Love!
Yay! Thanks for your feedback.
Making it now. It looks super delicious.
Hope was good!!!
Love love this recipe.
It’s a keeper and one of our family favourites for a quick healthy meal.
Fantastic! Glad you enjoyed the recipe, Lisa!
Love love this recipe.
It’s a keeper and one of our family favourites for a quick healthy meal.
Love it! Have made it twice for family. Everyone loved it. Served it over brown rice. Prep takes some time, but with so many healthy ingredients, totally worth it.
That is so amazing to hear! Glad you enjoyed my recipe, Jo!
I’m trying this recipe tomorrow!! Super excited!! But I’m wondering, is this a dish that freezes well after being cooked?
NO. It will be so watery and limpy. Zucchini are good only for baking after freezing. Just cut recipe in half if it’s too much.
Thanks so much!! This is only my second recipe using zucchini…we are trying to switch out some things for a healthier alternative!! This was so yummy!!!
Fantastic! Glad you enjoyed the recipe, Paula!
Love how flavorful this was. And so easy. ??
Fantastic! Glad you enjoyed the recipe, Linda!
This recipe is delicious And easy to
Make!! Absolutely one of my most favorite meals to prepare. Served it over quinoa cooked with chicken broth. Amazing.
That sounds amazing. Glad you liked this recipe, Mary.
I would love to try this. I don’t have any chicken in the house. Would ground turkey be a good substitute?
Sure!
Very tasty didnt take long to cook id try it if i were you
Fantastic! Glad you enjoyed the recipe, Earl!
We love this recipe!! It is great on its own, or served over rice, potatoes or pasta. A great way to use zucchini. Thanks for the great recipe.
You are very welcome, Karen.
This looks very interesting I will give it a try, you know you are very good, I love your blog style and set up very nice.
Chef Ernie.
Thanks so much, dear Chef Ernie! xxx
Is it supposed to come out with so much liquid? After doing the last step (covered for 10 min) there is so much liquid left. Almost soup like. I must have done something wrong if so.
No, it’s not. I didn’t have that. I wonder if your skillet was smaller so zucchini was crowded and kind of steamed more…
I’m having the same problem right now. I can’t figure out what I did wrong.
This is a very tasty and healthy dish. By the time you cut everything up, it takes an hour to prepare and cook. I have made it twice now and each time have made it the day before. This means I don’t have to do much on the night guests come and the flavours have time to develop.
I was just wondering what to do with the zucchini I have. Sounds great!
Delicious! My son and husband loved it. Great flavors. Love the cilantro!
Enjoyed this dish the first day, added more corn while reheating it the second and third days. Makes more than enough for three meals for two people. Used it as burrito filling with sour cream and taco sauce. Delish! Will definitely be making this again and again.
My family (and our neighbors) absolutely loved this meal! My husband loves spicy foods so I might add a little extra spice for him next time. 🙂
I love this recipe! I followed exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. I particularly like that it’s a one pot meal. The bonus is that it’s healthy! I will definitely make again and I look forward to more of your recipes.
I came across your site today and reviewed all of the recipes that you posted.
I made this one tonight, as the recipe was written, no changes or additions and it was AMAZING! Thank you so much for sharing.
I am looking forward to the next one of your recipes to make!
Awe, you are so welcome! So happy to hear you are enjoying my recipes! Please don’t be shy to leave me a comment with a star review once you make any recipe. Have a great weekend!
Do you drain the corn and tomatoes?
Canned corn – yes, canned tomatoes – no.
Very good. I didn’t have taco seasoning so I put in a couple jalapeños and Tapito hot sauce. That added a bit of a kick. Mi esposo liked it a lot. I will make it again for the rest of the family this next weekend.
I just found your website today.
Fantastic! Glad you enjoyed the recipe! Welcome.:)
Please don’t be shy to leave me a comment with a star review once you make any recipe. Have a great week!
This is a keeper. I used stew meat. I also added mushrooms and jalapenos.
Fantastic! Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
The Skinny Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini was delicious!! We loved it!
Loved it. I only had yellow squash and used that. I also used rotel 2 cans drained. And since we like a little spice I doubled the taco seasoning. My meat and potato husband really liked it!
Can this be frozen and baked at a later date?
Unfortunately not. Zucchini can’t be frozen usually. It will be a watery mess.
Very good, lots more flavor than I expected. I had a humongous zucchini, so I used all of it, poured in a whole can of corn, two 10oz cans of diced tomatoes with green chili’s, and increased the seasoning a bit. Increased servings to 8 but it’s just me, so it’ll probably be more like 10! Thanks for great recipe! It easily takes care of my veggie needs!
I love skillet meals, especially ones filled with lots of veggies, and this one was so good! Whole family enjoyed it, definitely a keeper!
O made this with “Impossible Beef”. Wow. I’m not a veggie-terian, but it was so delicious there was nothing left to take a pic of. My hubby didn’t even realize it was plant based. Thank you!!!
Loved it!
Husband raved. This was a keeper for sure. Made it exactly as listed. Delicious! Didn’t need rice.
Was pleasantly surprised when I entered this in my Ww recipe calculator, it came to 4 points! When I just added the nutrition facts it was 9 – whew hew! Enough room for a dessert!
Oleana, not only do we share the same home town, but we also share the same heritage!
Keep the amazing recipes coming! Thank you thank you!
You are very welcome, Lisa!!!
Made this tonight, and it did not disappoint! Delish, easy to put together, and leftovers for work lunches – perfect! Will be making this again, thank you 🙂
You are very welcome!
I love this recipe and so do my kids! I have also made with ground beef (we buy grass fed from a local farm) and it is great this way as well!
Yes. Perfect. Grass fed beef is good.
We love this!!! Flavors are so good together. I can’t wait to try more of your recipes. Thanks!
WOuld love to hear what else you try, Dana!:)
Do you have the nutritional information for this recipe per serving? Calories? Fat? Carbs? Sodium?
Yes sorry missed this one. Will add in a few days.
I chose 3 recipes from your arsenal this week. This was 3/3 and did not disappoint (the others were chicken tostadas and peanut soba noodles). All recipes have simple ingredients, come together with minimal time and are full of flavor. I plan trying more next week. Thanks ?
Yay. That’s the goal. Enjoy!!!
This has become a staple in my family. Thanks so much for sharing.
REALLY good recipe, good for beginners and a really good meal health-wise too! Tastes really yummy in wraps
Oh my , good idea about wraps! Happy you liked!:)
THIS WAS FANTASTIC!!!! Hubby and kids LOVED IT!!! I used Trader Joe’s Chunky Salsa, instead of can diced tomatoes! Put it over riced cauliflower for Hubs and I, and Orzo pasta for the kids. So versatile, next time gonna throw in some broccoli florets, mushrooms, etc. ONE-POT WONDERS ARE THE BOMB!!!!
Wow, I’m so glad I found you!! I have an awesome pic, not sure where to post it!! Gonna do the ground turkey/zucchini next! Thanks so much! 🙂
You are so welcome, Kathy!!! The best place to post is on Instagram and tag me #ifoodreal or @ifoodreal. Glad you found me and are enjoying the healthy recipes.
Loved it. Thanks for sharing
You are very welcome, Jeannie!
Quick, healthy, easy, and tasty everything I look for in a weeknight meal. I sometimes use salsa in place of the diced tomatoes to round out the flavor and give it a little more spiciness.
Great idea. So happy you liked it, Christal!!!
I made this for dinner last night and it was delicious! I added yellow squash and may add mushrooms and/or spinach in the future. It will now be added as a go-to meal for my family.
Awesome. Those additions sound great. Anything goes really.
Tried it and easy to make (even for a novice in the kitchen). The whole family loved it.
Thinking of making this tonight for dinner but I don’t have any zucchini, would yellow squash work?
Yes. Sorry this is so late. I was away on vacation. Hope you figured it out.:)
I came across this recipe googling “healthy recipes”. Love it!!! And it was a hit with my husband, who thinks most healthy dinners are too bland. I added a little more TexMex cheese, but otherwise stuck to the recipe. Can’t wait to have the leftovers (there was plenty)!
Yay! Healthy food is not bland. If we don’t go from one extreme of junk food that kills our taste buds to plain rice, chicken and broccoli in meal prep containers weighed in, we can eat all this healthy and delicious food that’s called real food and be healthy!:) Please pass my personal 2019 message to him.:) So happy you found me!
THIS WAS AWESOME!
Delicious! The whole family gobbled it up and asked for seconds. Made enough for leftovers as well. Will be part of our regular rotation.
This dish is tasty! I replaced the diced tomatoes with Rotel. I will be making this again. Thanks for posting.
Glad to hear.:)
It was delicious! Any idea how much fiber in each serving?
Not sure but should be lots.:)
Love this meal. Found it looking for a recipe to use up some chicken and zucchini. This is now a family favourite – so tasty, nutritious and filling! It’s also so easy to put together. A bonus for a busy Mum.
Awesome!!!
Healthy yummy cheap and easy!
Looks so freakin good!
Super good!
My sister made this last week and it was awesome! I want to make it tonight, can I do this in the crockpot? maybe by adding the fresh veggies in later and adding rice?
I’m sorry but no. It will be a mush, especially rice. It’s pretty quick on a stovetop, I promise.:)
This was so amazing. I had to use chili powder instead of cumin and while it was tasty, I am sure The original recipe with cumin is even better! My picky eaters loved it and I now have lunch for the next two days!
I don’t think your eaters are that picky, Anne.:) I’m sure it tasted amazing with chili powder, maybe 5% less flavourful than with cumin.:) Great job!
Im confused on the calories. Ive put it into myfitnesspal as a recipe and im coming up with 419 calories per serving (1/6). Why is my number almost double yours??
Hi Christy. I can’t answer this question. I put calories calculated in spark people calculator for general guideline only. I do not count calories myself.
This was SO SO GOOD!!!!!! The leftovers were even better! The only thing wrong with it is that it’s already gone and I should have made double!
Hi Stacy. You must have many mouths to feed like me haha. Glad you liked it! Happy weekend!
I’m making this for dinner tonight. It looks delicious and the house smells amazing! Always looking for good, healthy dinners that i can make for my lunches as well. I’ve given up sugar so anything with so much yummy flavor is a godsend! ?
Yes. Me too! I always try to make large dinner for lunch leftovers since we barely eat sandwiches.
Good for you. I have given up sugar too lately. Trying to slim down. I made trail cookies today all naturally sweetened. I will post soon.
I was looking for some healthy recipe ideas and ran across your website. We LOVE this one and make it often; I have also shared it with friends. Thank you!
You are welcome, Marie.
This is my favorite meal that I make and my family loves it. This dish is satisfying and delicious.
Made this recipe tonight and it was a major hit! I left out the cilantro and used only one bell pepper, but it was still delicious. Thanks for sharing! I have it pinned so that I can make it again and share with my family and friends 🙂
Glad to hear that.:)
Kind of a silly question…But is the chicken already cooked before you add it to the pan? Or are you cooking it IN the skillet? Thanks!
Raw. Not a silly question.:) Many people are just learning to cook and I applaud to that.
I have a friend who just had surgery and her doctor is keeping her to a high protein, high veggie diet. I made this for her last night and it was exactly what she needed. Everyone else has been bringing her heavy dishes and she was so relieved when I brought this because it was clean and delicious! We fed 4 ladies and I still have enough for lunch today, it is perfect!
Thank you so very much for your recipes. I am making this again tonight. I’ve made it several times already these past few months. The family adores it! And they don’t think it’s “healthy” but little do they know, they are eating well. Thanks for sharing your marvelous creations with us!
You are very welcome! Thank you for such a nice comment from the bottom of your heart. I could tell.:)
This was amazing! Now I have lunch for the rest of the week. 🙂
Oh LOL. I know, my recipes are huge. 3 boys in the house. This is enough for not even two meals for us. Enjoy your lunches.
Its looks so good I am going to try it next month so I can get the stuff I need. Can you add sour cream and avocado with it also and the end when serving it.
Of course, why not?!
So excited to try this. I’m skipping the corn and beans to lower the carbs and adding avocado. So looking forward to this new recipe.
That works too! Enjoy!
This looks fantastic!
I am wondering though… Can this be frozen?
I would say no. Frozen zucchini doesn’t taste good, in my opinion. You can try though but the texture becomes like a cotton pad. Not good if you ask me.
Your instructions say to bring to a boil but there is no liquid in your ingredients. Do you drain the can of tomatoes or is that the liquid that you’d be boiling? I’m planning to make this for dinner tomorrow. Looking forward to trying it!
Yes, liquid from diced tomatoes. Do not drain them. Hope you like it!:)
I like to use avocado in place of cheese. It’s rich and creamyand balances out the spiciness.
That is a very good idea for a lighter version if you are on a strict nutrition plan too.:) Thanks!
I made this dish tonight and the 1 cup of cilantro ruined it. I was so looking forward to all the flavors but was disappointed with the overpowering taste of cilantro. 🙁
Feel free to adjust cilantro to your personal taste.:) I love fresh herbs. To me 1 cup for such a big casserole is perfect. But everyone is different. An easy fix.
Made this for dinner last night and loved it!! It was a hit! Thanks!
Making this for my carnivore boyfriend tonight! Hoping the cheese and chicken will distract him from all the healthy veggies 🙂
LOL. Men love Tex Mex cuisine. Just sprinkle more cheese on his plate.:)
This looks so amazing! I adore Tex Mex flavors. The colors in this are just beautiful. I’ll be so sad when summer is over! I love me some fresh produce 🙂
I will cry with you!:( Can’t believe summer is over soon.:(
I recently found your blog and LOVE it. Your recipes are wonderful. Simple, delicious, without all the added crap we don’t need and really don’t miss. 🙂 I completely agree with your view on dairy. Moderation is key. I learned this lesson when my babies had mild allergies, yep both of them, and I was breastfeeding so I couldn’t have ANY dairy. And I was HEAVY dairy prior to that. The only thing I truly missed was… CHEESE. There are no good replacements. I no longer haphazardly add it to everything though. Now, I make it count. If there is cheese in my dish it truly needs to add something. Thank you for your recipes. They have made several great additions to my supper table and my husband loves them too!
Hi Debbie. Well, thank you! I’m blushing. I agree with you – there are no good replacements for cheese. All that vegan cheese is not good either, full of [email protected], unfortunately. I tried, nope. I realized what dairy is when I started drinking whey protein and my skin would go nuts. I googled and I learnt a lot about dairy. Nope, thanks. Just a little bit and organic. Glad you enjoy my stupidly simple recipes.:)
We used to stock up on cheese too when we lived in Canada – it’s half the price in the US! I love anything Tex-Mex and this looks great!
Thanks, Kari. Yes, many things are cheaper in the US. I guess there must be a reason.:)
Such a gorgeously colorful dish – so much flavor! I am not a big cheese person, but my daughter loves it – she tries to get me to buy those humongous pkgs at Costco, but I haven’t yet!
Thanks, Shashi! What kids do not love cheese?! I know. I used to buy those humongous bags of cheese and freeze it. My kids love cheese strings and Baby Bel. I wish it didn’t exist or at least was available in organic variation. I truly hate Baby Bel LOL. I buy it occasionally but waaaaaaay less than even a year ago.