Southwest Stir Fry Recipe

Quick, healthy, and bursting with flavor! This Southwest Stir Fry packs all the food groups – lean protein, vibrant veggies, creamy dairy, and warm tortillas – into one delicious, 30-minute meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe is easy to follow and guaranteed to satisfy your cravings.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 524.9 kcal
Protein 50g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Southwest Stir Fry

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How to Make Southwest Stir Fry

  1. **Marinate the Chicken:** In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts and marinate for at least 15 minutes (longer is better!).
  2. **Prep the Veggies:** While the chicken marinates, chop 1 green bell pepper, 1 zucchini, and 1/2 medium onion into bite-sized pieces.
  3. **Cook the Veggies:** Spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables and cook until crisp-tender, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
  4. **Cook the Chicken:** Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard the marinade). Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  5. **Combine & Simmer:** Add the cooked vegetables back to the skillet. Stir in 1/2 cup salsa, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, 1 (15-ounce) can of corn, drained, and 1 (15-ounce) can of black beans, rinsed and drained. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.
  6. **Warm the Tortillas:** Microwave 6 corn or flour tortillas for 30 seconds, covered, to warm them.
  7. **Serve:** Serve the Southwest Stir Fry mixture in the warm tortillas. Top with your favorite shredded cheese (about 1 cup) and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

29g

Carbs

17g

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