Tex Mex Chicken and Vegetables

A Tex Mex chicken and vegetable one pot meal on the table in about 30 minutes. This is a perfect way to use up some of those Summer-time garden fresh vegetables. Place over rice, create a delicious burrito bowl or use to make nachos! Whichever way you decide, I can assure you, it will be delicious.

Tex Mex chicken and vegetables is a healthy, fast and delicious meal that is loaded with southwestern flavors and color. Made with zucchini, peppers, cherry tomatoes, corn and black beans it’s a perfect way to use up some of your garden fresh vegetables! The dish can be made in a skillet, crockpot or baked as a casserole. Make a rice bowl and add fresh guac, lettuce and cheese. You can even top off your bowl with some crushed nachos. Use it as a dip. Roll it into a burrito or over spaghetti. Use your imagination and have fun with this dish.

What seasonings go into Tex Mex chicken?

The seasoning you require for Tex Mex dishes usually includes chili powder. Use a variety of seasonings for a more complex flavor such as cumin, oregano and cilantro.

What is Tex Mex chicken?

The origins of Tex Mex food is an amalgamation of the cuisine of Mexico and Texas. Tex Mex food combines the flavors of Mexico with those of the American southwest and the Native American that inhabited the area for thousands of years. While not awarded much praise from “food critics,” the cuisine is loved by millions. The combination yields a mountain of flavor and as much spice as you like! Our version combines the classic Tex Mex seasonings with chicken and vegetables. The dish be prepared in a skillet, as a casserole or in a crockpot. We find the skillet to be the quickest, making this a terrific option for a healthy weeknight meal.

Tex Mex chicken with zuchini?

Zucchini, or any of your favorite soft squash varieties go extremely well with this recipe. Simply quarter and slice about 1/4 inch thick. Too thin and the zucchini will disintegrate, too thick and it will remain hard as the dish cooks quickly.

How to make a Tex Mex chicken skillet

This is the quickest way to prepare this dish. Simply follow the recipe below.

Can I make Tex Mex chicken casserole?

Absolutely! A casserole has 4 main components; a protein, vegetables, sauce and cheese. This dish checks all boxes. If you prefer to bake the dish as a casserole simply brown the chicken then add all ingredients except for the cheese to a casserole dish and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Cheese should be added at the end and cooked just until cheese melts.

Can I make Tex Mex chicken in a crockpot?

Absolutely! This method will take the most time but if you have some errands to run, place all the ingredients except the cheese in a crockpot and cook for 3 to 4 hours. Top with cheese at the end. Cover and cook just until cheese melts.

How can I serve Tex Mex chicken?

Tex Mex chicken and rice bowls

Serve in a bowl over rice. Top with cheese and your choice of toppings. These can include guacamole, salsa, hot sauce, chopped red onion and jalapeños, pickled pepper,lime or anything you desire. Want to lower the carbs? Replace white rice with cauliflower rice. The Tex Mex flavor will overpower the cauliflower and you won’t miss the carbs at all!

Tex Mex chicken with Nachos

Place Tex Mex chicken in a bowl and top with your favorite nachos. Better yet, place nachos in a pan and top with Tex Mex chicken and broil til cheese melts on top.

Tex Mex chicken spaghetti

Yes, a bit unorthodox but it works. This is sort of a spin-off on Cincinnati chili. To prepare, place spaghetti in a bowl and top with a healthy helping of Tex Mex chicken. Top with your favorite toppings.

Tex Mex chicken salad

Lay a base of salad greens, grape tomatoes and red onion then top with our Tex Mex chicken and vegetables.

Walking tacos?

We have never tried this method but have noticed it trending on google. This recipe can be made into a walking taco or Tex Mex dish. Simply prepare this recipe unchanged, then empty a bag of Fritos, or preferably a healthier baked chip. Cut bag in half and place a decent serving of Tex Mex chicken into each half bag. Top with Fritos or healthy chips. In our opinion, serving these in a paper or disposable bowl is a much better option, however, who are we to judge. As we said before, have fun with it! We just want everyone to enjoy their food!

How do I prepare Tex Mex chicken and vegetables recipe?

The simplicity of this dish is one of its virtues. Combining its ease of preparation, a classic southwestern flavor and healthy attributes, this dish will become a kitchen staple.

To prepare for a skillet, simply cut the chicken and brown in a hot pan. While browning chicken, cut up the vegetables. Remove chicken when browned and sauté vegetables quickly. Return chicken to pan, add corn, tomatoes, black beans and seasoning. When well combined and vegetables soften, top with cheese and cover. Once cheese is melted serve in your preferred manner.

If you prefer a baked casserole or crockpot, the preparation remains the same, however, you must adjust your cooking method. For a casserole add everything to a casserole dish and bake at 375F for 30-40 minutes or until done. Cover with cheese and broil until cheese melts.

For a crockpot, prepare the same and add all ingredients to crockpot. Cook on high 3-4 hours or until done. When you serve, top with cheese.

The vegetables and cheese used can be modified to whatever you like or prefer. Substituting a poblano pepper for the sweet green peppers will give the dish a magnificent earthy and complex flavor. You can also change the dish up a bit by using ground turkey or ground chicken. What we present in our recipe has worked best for us. Let us know how you have modified the recipe and how it came out. Perhaps you can come up with an alternative that works better. Feel free to explore!

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