I have partnered with La Terra Fina on this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. So I had jury duty yesterday and it was super interesting! I had loaded up my bag with work, expecting to sit in the jury waiting room all day like I did last time, but I was immediately called into the courtroom and sat in a jury box. After multiple hours of having the plaintiff’s side question us, I finally was dismissed because I have a trip coming up next week and this trial is expected to take a couple of weeks. I also knew one of the lawyers, so I’m sure I would have been dismissed for that too. I definitely dodged a bullet, but at the same time, I do kinda wish I could have seen it all play out. It’s a divorce proceeding for a Nascar driver and from the line of questioning, it sounds like a juicy one! (And I really do see it as an important civic duty.) Ah well… back to work for me! Today I’ve got an easy, cheesy chicken dinner that your whole family is sure to love! ❤️
This queso chicken skillet with vegetables is a one-pot dinner that’s loaded with fresh summer vegetables, seasoned with Mexican spices and coated in a creamy, delicious queso dip. You’re going to be going back for bite after bite after bite. It’s kind-of irresistible! The chicken strips are so flavorful from the Mexican spice mix that also seasons the vegetables. And we’ve got LOTS of veggies here - onion, zucchini, bell pepper and corn. And then to take it totally over the top and create a cheesy, gooey sauce that coats the whole skillet, I add a delicious queso dip at the end. My now go-to is La Terra Fina’s Queso Cheese Dip, which makes this dish so easy. You just add the entire tub at the end to get it warmed through and bam! You are ready to dig in!
And it’s such a flavorful queso, with just a bit of spice and made with high-quality cheeses. It’s also free of artificial colors, flavors and preservatives and is certified gluten-free. Oh, and it’s seriously delicious! I mean, you’ve got all that oooey gooey melty cheese - you know it’s gonna be good! I have legitimately made this cheesy chicken skillet three times in three weeks! (And it’ll be on the menu again soon.) We can’t get enough!
Notes on making queso chicken skillet with vegetables:
I love this combo of vegetables but feel free to skip or substitute any of them if you aren’t a fan. I use a red bell pepper, but you could substitute a yellow or orange bell pepper. You could also use a mix of some of those mini sweet peppers instead. I use the La Terra Fina Queso Dip, which has just a touch of heat. (My daughter doesn’t like spicy and she’s totally OK with this.) However, if you want to go spicy, you could try this with La Terra Fina’s Spicy Sriracha Three Cheese Dip. We love serving this over steamed brown rice. You could also serve it as is, with tortillas or with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. Or you could stir in some cooked pasta (and maybe a splash of the pasta cooking liquid) to make a queso chicken pasta dish. You could also set out a bowl of chips and just let everyone go to town! If you want to serve it that way, I’d suggest cutting the chicken and zucchini into a smaller dice, so it’s more scoop-able. You can also add some black beans to this to bulk this up. Don’t skip the fresh lime juice to finish this at the end. It brightens up the dish and helps cut the richness from the queso.
Also, don’t forget to add your favorite toppings! We love some fresh chopped cilantro on top of this queso chicken skillet with vegetables at a minimum. Some other ideas include diced avocado, some chopped fresh tomatoes or even some dollops of salsa. Your dinner table needs this queso chicken and veggie skillet for sure. It’s sure to earn you lots of smiles and high fives. Happy cooking! XO, Kathryn Looking for more cheesy chicken ideas? Check out these recipes:
Cheesy chicken pasta with zucchini and peas (Family Food on the Table) Cheesy fiesta grilled chicken (Family Food on the Table) Cheesy chicken bacon ranch casserole (Oh Sweet Basil) Easy cheesy crockpot chicken (Back for Seconds) Cheesy chicken meatballs (Family Food on the Table)
I love this combo of vegetables but feel free to skip or substitute any of them if you aren’t a fan. I use a red bell pepper, but you could substitute a yellow or orange bell pepper. You could also use a mix of some of those mini sweet peppers instead. I use the La Terra Fina Queso Dip, which has just a touch of heat. However, if you want to go spicy, you could try this with La Terra Fina’s Spicy Sriracha Three Cheese Dip. We love serving this over steamed brown rice. You could also serve it as is, with tortillas or with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. You could also try it over pasta. You could also set out a bowl of chips and just let everyone go to town! If you want to serve it that way, I’d suggest cutting the chicken and zucchini into a smaller dice, so it’s more scoop-able. You can also add some black beans to this to bulk this up. Don’t forget to add your favorite toppings! Chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, chopped fresh tomatoes or even some dollops of salsa would all be great here.
