Southwest Chicken Skillet
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this bold and flavorful Southwest Chicken Skillet, a one-pan masterpiece that’s both quick and satisfying. Bursting with vibrant ingredients like tender, spiced chicken, colorful bell peppers, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, this dish is layered with southwestern-inspired seasonings like chili powder, cumin, and paprika for a smoky, zesty kick. Finished with a gooey blanket of melted cheddar cheese and a fresh sprinkle of cilantro, this skillet is perfect for feeding a family or impressing guests. Ready in just 40 minutes, it pairs beautifully with warm tortillas, rice, or a refreshing squeeze of lime for a complete meal. Ideal for fans of easy recipes and bold flavors, this crowd-pleaser is a true testament to the beauty of simple ingredients and one-pan cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced red and green bell peppers and the jalapeño. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
Stir in the black beans, frozen corn, and diced tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine all the ingredients.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Sprinkle the dish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1734 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.7 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.6 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 507 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 3496 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.8 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 178.7 g | 357% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 961 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2607 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
