Spicy Ground Chicken

Cathy17's Note:

I made up this recipe in my diet days when I tried to eat healthy. It is quick, tasty and low fat. You can either serve on top of rice or wrap in a soft tortilla for a great low fat and filling meal.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 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)

Directions:

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 sauté 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.

Reviews

[MmmrsBe]

EXCELLENT! I felt like I was eating at a restaurant. I don't think I could give this more stars... My husband was stand off ish when I told him what I was making (he hates zucchini and salsa)... Then it was love at first bite, he ate 3 wraps!! I made it exactly as said (except I added some bean sprouts) and I have to say the bean sprouts were what "made it"... I basically never want to eat another wrap again unless it is filled with this. My preschool aged kids even ate this with some taco chips, and I'm already being asked to make it again this weekend!

[COC in East Troy, WI]

Just made this tonight. It was excellent. Used ground chicken. I added some black beans, cumin & cilantro. Quick & Great! Would eat with tortilla or with rice.

[ITRIEDIT]

I tried it and this was great! Easy and delicious. I too added cumin. As well as garlic powder, black beans, salt and pepper. Had this with flour tortillas and Doritos. YUM! Thanks for posting!