Tex-Mex Chicken and Veggies
One Skillet is all you need for this Tex Mex chicken and veggies! Juicy chicken thighs packed with veggies and perfectly seasoned...this dinner with a kick is just what you need to spice things up in the kitchen and still keep on track!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: dinner, Main Course, meal prep
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten free, recipe for tex mex chicken and veggies
Servings: 6
Calories: 336
- 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Medium Bell Pepper, diced
- 2 Pounds boneless skinless thighs- cut into 1" pieces
- 2 medium Zucchini, diced
- 14 Ounce can Fire roasted diced tomatoes
- ¼ Cup chopped cilantro
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
- 1 ½ Cups Colby Jack Cheese, divided for serving
Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the onion, garlic and bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
Move the veggies to one side of your skillet and add in the chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Next add your fire roasted tomatoes, zucchini, cilantro and taco seasoning. Stir and cook on medium-low for 10 minutes or until the veggies are tender.
Serve topped with cheese. Makes 6 servings
Calories: 336 | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 3g