Flavorful Low Sodium Chicken Tex-Mex
This Low Sodium Chicken Tex-Mex recipe is a vibrant and flavorful dish packed with tender chicken, colorful veggies, and a hint of spice-all without the extra salt. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal that the whole family will love!
Equipment
- 1 large skillet with a lid
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4-5 Sweet Peppers
- 1-2 Jalapenos
- 1 Medium Onion
- 1 lbs Chicken Breast cubed- I usually use 2 large chicken breast
- 1 Pkt Mrs Dash Taco Seasoning or Taco Seasoning mix of your choice
- 2 cups Zucchini diced-Optional
- 1 cup Corn Frozen or fresh
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes - No Salt Added
- 1 can Black Beans- No Salt Added Drained and Washed
- Tortilla Chips-Unsalted/Lightly Salted Optional
- Soft Corn Tortillas Optional
Instructions
- Chop all your veggies, including the sweet peppers, jalapeños, zucchini, and onion. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Drain and rinse the black beans.
- In a large skillet over medium heat,, add the olive oil.
- Add the sweet peppers, jalapeños and onion. Cook until the veggies are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken to the skillet and ½ packet of Mrs Dash Taco Seasoning and cook until it's no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes and zucchini.
- Sprinkle in the remainder of the Mrs Dash Taco Seasoning and mix well. Cover and cook on low to medium. Let everything simmer together for 10-15 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Serve over unsalted or lightly salted tortilla chips, soft corn tortillas.
- Add a side of fresh low sodium salsa or guacamole for extra flavor. Don’t forget a dollop of sour cream and Swiss Cheese!!
- Savor the Flavor!!!
Notes
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Fresh Ingredients: For the best flavor, use fresh vegetables whenever possible. A perfect way to use up your garden vegetables!
- Adjust the Heat: Control the spiciness by adding more or less jalapeños, or removing the seeds for a milder flavor.
- Simmer for Flavor: Allowing the dish to simmer for a few extra minutes helps meld the flavors together beautifully.
- Optional Add-Ons: Enhance your dish with low sodium cheese, avocado slices, fresh cilantro, or a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serving Suggestions: Pair with unsalted or lightly salted tortilla chips, or serve with soft corn tortillas for delicious tacos.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water, or microwave individual portions for 1-2 minutes until heated through.