Ground Chicken Zucchini Rice Skillet
Ground Chicken Zucchini Rice Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan dish that combines succulent ground chicken, tender zucchini, and fluffy rice for an easy weeknight meal. Bursting with fresh flavors and colorful ingredients, this skillet recipe transforms your dinner routine into something delightful and satisfying. Perfect for busy evenings, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress your family or guests!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of colors)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the zucchini, bell peppers, and onion; mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground chicken, cooking until browned (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in zucchini, bell peppers, cooked rice, chicken broth, paprika, and cumin. Mix well.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Serve hot from the skillet or on individual plates with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute ground chicken with turkey or lean beef. Add grated cheese or sriracha for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.