Calabacitas is a classic Mexican side dish of zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, onion, and peppers, usually made on the stove. In this version, we add corn and chicken to make it a full meal, and free up time by popping it in the oven to cook instead! By using a cast-iron, this dish is the perfect, veggie-packed one-pan dinner.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2.
Cut Chicken Breasts (1 lb) into 1-inch cubes. Pat dry and season with Fine Salt (1/2 tsp).
3.
In a 12-inch cast-iron or another oven-safe skillet, heat Vegetable Oil (1 tbsp) over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear chicken until no longer pink and beginning to get some golden color on the outside.
4.
Remove the chicken. To the same pan, add remaining Ground Cumin (1/2 tsp), Tomato (1), Yellow Squash (1), Vegetable Oil (1 tbsp), Zucchini (1), Green Bell Pepper (1), White Onion (1), Mexican Oregano (1/2 tsp), and Ancho Chili Powder (1/2 tsp). Cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
5.
Add back chicken, along with the Whole Kernel Corn (3/4 cup). Stir to combine.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, until vegetables are tender, and chicken is cooked through.
7.
Remove and stir in Mexican Crema (1/2 cup) and optionally the Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (1/2 cup).
8.
Serve with Tortillas (to taste), garnished with Fresh Cilantro (to taste).
Author's Notes
If you don’t have a cast-iron, simply transfer everything to a baking dish before it goes into the oven.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
215
FAT
11.0 g
PROTEIN
19.6 g
CARBS
10.0 g
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