Southwestern Chicken Skillet Ww Core
Bring bold flavors to your table with this Southwestern Chicken Skillet, a healthy and satisfying one-pan meal designed with Weight Watchers Core principles in mind. Juicy seared chicken breasts are paired with a vibrant medley of sautéed onion, bell peppers, black beans, corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies. Seasoned with smoky chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this dish boasts a rich, robust taste without unnecessary calories. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, while the fresh cilantro and tangy lime wedges add a refreshing finish. Packed with protein, fiber, and fresh veggies, this nutritious meal is easy to make, low in points, and full of Southwestern flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (approximately 4 oz each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel-style)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 wedges (for garnish) lime wedges
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Season the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the onion and bell peppers. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the black beans, frozen corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Slice the cooked chicken breasts into thin strips and return them to the skillet. Stir gently to coat the chicken in the sauce.
Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the skillet and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1495 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.1 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3464 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.1 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.4 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.1 g | ||
| Protein | 169.6 g | 339% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 3671 mg | 78% | |
*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.
