Description
Santa Fe Chicken Skillet is a flavorful and hearty dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and melted cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned, drained)
- 1 cup black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, any color)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add the corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, and bell peppers to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the mixture. Cover the skillet and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken while cooking.
- You can substitute the chicken with cooked shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg