Fast Easy Chicken In Salsa With Zucchini Recipes

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SKILLET CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI WITH CHARRED SCALLION SALSA

Baked chicken breasts have a reputation for being dry, but pan-searing bone-in, skin-on breasts before roasting them helps them render their fat. It also forms a protective coating, develops a crisp, deep-golden skin and adds an extra layer of flavor. In this one-pot recipe, zucchini is tossed with the rendered chicken fat, and everything cooks together in the oven. Swap in any seasonal, quick-roasting vegetable for the zucchini, like cherry tomatoes or asparagus, but don't skip the charred scallion and jalapeño salsa. The zingy lime, grassy herbs and barely there brown sugar really make this dish sing. If cilantro isn't your thing, basil makes a fine replacement, or try a combination of the two. Alongside? Steamed rice would be nice.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     dinner, weekday, poultry, vegetables, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11



Skillet Chicken and Zucchini With Charred Scallion Salsa image

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Pat the chicken very dry and season generously all over with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the canola or grapeseed oil in a 12-inch cast-iron pan or other large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Once the oil shimmers, add the chicken, skin side down, and cook undisturbed until skin turns golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip and cook another 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Add the zucchini and stir to coat in the chicken fat. Season with salt and pepper. Do your best to arrange the zucchini in an even layer (some overlap is O.K.). Place the chicken, skin side up, on top of the zucchini, transfer to the oven and roast until the chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the salsa: In a medium bowl, stir together the lime juice and jalapeño; set aside. Heat a large skillet over medium. Add the scallions and cook, tossing frequently, until they begin to brown and char in spots, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove and set aside. When cool enough to touch, finely chop the scallions and toss them with the lime mixture. Stir in the cilantro, olive oil and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves. Season to taste with salt.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and transfer to a plate or a cutting board for about 5 minutes. If you want your zucchini more golden, pop it back in the oven while the chicken rests. Slice the chicken, if desired, and return it to the pan or serve it on the bone. Drizzle a few spoonfuls of the salsa over the chicken and season with flaky sea salt, if you'd like. Serve with the remaining salsa at the table.

4 medium bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 3 to 3 1/2 pounds), at room temperature
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil
1 1/2 pounds zucchini (3 to 4 medium zucchini), quartered lengthwise, then halved crosswise
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
1 medium jalapeño, thinly sliced, seeded if you prefer
1 bunch scallions (about 7 or 8 scallions), trimmed and halved crosswise
1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon light brown sugar
Flaky sea salt (optional)

FAST, EASY CHICKEN IN SALSA WITH ZUCCHINI

Great for those days when you stagger home from work and need dinner on the table fifteen minutes ago. So simple I'm a little embarrassed to call it a recipe. Tasty AND low fat.

Provided by Jenny Sanders

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5



Fast, Easy Chicken in Salsa with Zucchini image

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken breast pieces into 2 or 3 fingers.
  • Trim the ends from the zucchini, and cut them in quarters lengthwise.
  • Clean and quarter the mushrooms.
  • Saute the chicken in the oil until lightly browned on both sides, then add the zucchini and saute it until lightly browned on all sides.
  • Add the mushrooms, cook a minute or two more until they are softened.
  • Add the salsa and heat through.
  • As you are cooking the vegetables, keep turning the chicken in the pan to ensure it too is cooked through.
  • Serve over cous-cous for the fastest dinner, or with noodles or rice.

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 small zucchini
1/2 cup quartered mushroom
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup mild salsa or 1 cup prepared salsa

SALSA CHICKEN

Someone gave me this recipe a few years back and it's become a household favorite. You can use mild, medium or hot salsa depending on your taste. I usually serve it with Spanish rice and Mexican-style canned corn. Very easy and quick!

Provided by Faye

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5



Salsa Chicken image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
  • Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
  • Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 101.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 863.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream

CHICKEN-ZUCCHINI CHILAQUILES

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8



Chicken-Zucchini Chilaquiles image

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the tortillas and cook, turning with tongs, until golden, about 3 minutes; drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Reduce the heat to medium and add the zucchini; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken, tomatillo salsa, 3/4 cup water and the cilantro; bring to a simmer and cook 2 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Spread half of the fried tortillas in an 8-inch-square flameproof baking dish. Top with about half of the chicken mixture and 1/2 cup cheese. Cover with the remaining tortillas, then the remaining chicken mixture and cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve topped with radishes, red onion and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 821, Fat 49 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 128 milligrams, Sodium 975 milligrams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 39 grams

1/2 cup vegetable oil
15 corn tortillas, quartered
1 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 cup tomatillo salsa
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
1 cup shredded mozzarella or Mexican cheese blend
Sliced radishes and chopped red onion, for topping

SALSA CHICKEN

Perfect for guests or family meals, this chicken is full of color and flavor. The simple sauce is tasty over pork chops, too. Some mornings, I put the ingredients in the slow cooker.-Patty Burk, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4



Salsa Chicken image

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil for 3 minutes. Add green pepper; cook for 3 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender. Stir in salsa; bring to a boil. Reduce hear; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 642mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips
2 cups salsa

SKILLET CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI ENCHILADAS WITH TOMATILLO SAUCE

A recipe for quick-cooking chicken and zucchini enchiladas.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     22-Minute Meals     Chicken     Zucchini     Salsa     Tortillas     Dinner     Coriander     Cumin     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12



Skillet Chicken and Zucchini Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce image

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 12" (preferably cast-iron) skillet over medium-high. Add onion and cook, stirring, until it starts to soften, about 2 minutes. Add zucchini, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until onion and zucchini are softened and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Stir 1 1/2 cups salsa, scraping up any brown bits from the pan. Fold in the chicken and cook until warmed through, about 1 minute. Transfer enchilada filling to a medium bowl; set skillet aside (do not wipe out).
  • Meanwhile, wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave on high in 30-second bursts, flipping after each burst, until warmed, about 1 minute total. Alternatively, wrap in foil and heat in a 350°F oven until warmed through, 10-12 minutes.
  • Pour 1 cup salsa into reserved skillet. Working with one at a time, dip tortillas in salsa until coated on both sides; transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet. Divide enchilada filling among tortillas. Roll each tortilla around filling and place seam side down in skillet, arranging in a pinwheel formation.
  • Heat enchiladas over medium-high. Pour remaining salsa over enchiladas, making sure each is coated. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover with a lid or large baking sheet and cook until cheese is melted and enchiladas are warmed through, about 3 minutes. Top with sour cream, avocado, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges alongside.

2 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil, such as grapeseed
1 cup thinly sliced onion (about 1 small onion)
1 cup (1/2" pieces) zucchini
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 (16-ounce) jars store-bought tomatillo salsa or 4 cups homemade tomatillo salsa, divided
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (from 1/2 [2 1/2-pound] rotisserie chicken)
8 (5-6") corn tortillas
3/4 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
Sour cream, 1 sliced avocado, cilantro leaves with tender stems, and lime wedges (for serving)

SIMPLE SALSA CHICKEN

My husband and I prefer our food a little spicier than our children, so I created this salsa chicken recipe just for the two of us. It's now a regular menu item at our house. -Jan Cooper, Troy, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6



Simple Salsa Chicken image

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt. Combine salsa and taco sauce; drizzle over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. If desired, serve with lime wedges and sliced avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup salsa
2 tablespoons taco sauce
1/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional: Lime wedges and sliced avocado

SIMPLE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

This recipe is so quick and easy, and I always receive a ton of compliments. It quickly becomes a favorite of friends whenever I share the recipe. Modify the spiciness with the intensity of the salsa and the green chilis to suit your taste. -Kristi Black, Harrison Township, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9



Simple Chicken Enchiladas image

Steps:

  • Spoon 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and salsa over medium heat until blended, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the chicken, beans and chiles. , Place about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down over sauce. Top with remaining enchilada sauce; sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° until heated through, 25-30 minutes. If desired, serve with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1-1/2 cups salsa
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
10 flour tortillas (6 inches)
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sour cream and sliced ripe olives

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