A healthy, delicious, 30 Minute Meal, loaded with a winning combination of sauteed zucchini and corn!
It’s in the high 80’s here this week, so I haven’t exactly jumped on the soup and pumpkin bandwagon quite yet! We’re still consuming all the summer veggies and fruits, and grilling as frequently as possible! I suspect we’re not the only place with such gorgeous weather either?
Corn and zucchini are one of my most favorite veggie combos! It never disappoints! This meal meets my trifecta for weeknight dinners; it’s healthy, delicious, and so easy, coming together in just 30 minutes! Plus the entire family will love it. Like most kids, mine can be a little temperamental about their veggies on occasion, but zucchini and corn are two that I never have to worry about…they’ll never complain, and with chicken included? My kids inhaled their entire plates..mom win!
So add this to your menu before the weather chills out to much, use up those beautiful zucchini, and you could even use corn on the cob here-even better! Enjoy!
A healthy, delicious, 30 Minute Meal, loaded with a winning combination of sauteed zucchini and corn!
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, chopped
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 small (or 2 large) zucchini, diced
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 3 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lime, zested
- 2-4 ounces shredded Pepper jack cheese
- Cilantro
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat, add the chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through. Transfter to a large plate.
- Heat the remaiing 1 TB of oil in the skillet on medium-high heat, add the onion and garlic, saute for about 2 minutes, then add in the zucchini and corn.
- Toss occasionally until it begins to brown up slightly. Add the cumin, chili powder, and paprika. (& additional salt and pepper to taste)
- Saute for another 5 minutes, reduce heat to medium, then add in the chicken broth and lime zest, tossing for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve over brown rice and top with pepperjack cheese and cilantro. Enjoy!