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Santa Fe Chicken Skillet

Savor the Flavor: Quick Santa Fe Chicken Skillet Dinner

This Santa Fe Chicken Skillet is a colorful, nutritious dish that combines spiced chicken, bell peppers, and black beans, all in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Can use turkey if preferred.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Any color peppers can be used.
  • 1 can Black Beans Can swap with pinto beans or chickpeas.
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Smoked cumin adds a nice depth.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust amount to taste or use paprika for less heat.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable or coconut oil.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to personal preference.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to personal preference.
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Parsley can be used if cilantro is not preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Fresh lime provides the best flavor.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by heating 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add in 1 pound of diced chicken breast, seasoning it with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until browned and fully cooked.
  3. Once the chicken is cooked, incorporate 1 cup of chopped bell peppers and 1 can of rinsed black beans. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and lime juice.
  5. Serve immediately, optionally with warm tortillas or fluffy rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure chicken pieces are uniform for even cooking. Customize spice levels according to preference.

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