Chicken and Summer Squash

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4.7

111 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    261 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Chicken and Summer Squash

Ready in only 35 minutes, this chicken and summer squash recipe is loaded with yellow squash, zucchini, corn, tomatoes, and juicy chicken.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 yellow squash, quartered and sliced into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 zucchini, quartered and sliced into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 cup fresh whole kernel corn, sliced off from 2 medium ears of corn
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • chopped cilantro for garnish
  • lime wedges, for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Heat Mazola® Corn Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes.
  2. Add chicken, chili powder, salt, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.
  3. Add yellow squash, zucchini, corn, and tomatoes. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash starts to become tender.
  4. Remove from heat, top with shredded cheese, cover, and let sit for 3-5 minutes, until the cheese completely melts.
  5. Garnish with chopped cilantro and limes wedges.

Notes

  • Squash: You can use all yellow squash or all zucchini if you prefer.
  • Shredded cheese: Cheddar, Monterey jack, colby jack, or mozzarella all work.
  • Corn: I used fresh corn that I sliced off of 2 ears of corn, but you can use about 1 cup of frozen or canned corn if you prefer.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 261kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 807mg (34%) Potassium 788mg (23%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1053IU (21%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 99mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 261kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 807mg 34%
Potassium 788mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1053IU 21%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 99mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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