Spicy Ground Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken (you can use sliced boneless breasts, but I always use ground, DO NOT use ground chicken in the tube) or 1 lb ground turkey (you can use sliced boneless breasts, but I always use ground, DO NOT use ground chicken in the tube)
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 green pepper, sliced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup mushroom, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 -3 cups chunky salsa (I use hot)
  • 4 soft flour tortillas (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice all veggies.
  2. Spray a non-stick skillet with cooking spray or optional olive oil.
  3. Cook ground chicken until completely done, about 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from pan and set aside.
  5. Add onions and garlic to pan and saute until translucent.
  6. Add zucchini, mushrooms, red and green peppers.
  7. Cover, stirring often until cooked.
  8. Don't drain liquid.
  9. Add cooked ground chicken and salsa to veggies.
  10. Mix well.
  11. Simmer about 10 minutes.
  12. Serve wrapped in a soft flour tortilla or over rice.
  13. DO NOT use ground chicken in the tube as it is dry and ruins the dish.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

523 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.1g 24% DV
Total Fat 37.1g 48% DV
Carbs 37g 13% DV
Fiber 3.5g 12% DV
Sugar 5g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 369.3mg 16% DV
Potassium 385.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 16mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 55.5mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 57.5mg 64% DV
Vitamin D 6.7mcg 34% DV
Calcium 36.3mg 3% DV
Iron 2.6mg 15% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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