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Santa Fe Chicken Skillet

Savor the Quick Santa Fe Chicken Skillet in Just 30 Minutes

Enjoy a flavorful Santa Fe Chicken Skillet in just 30 minutes, perfect for quick dinners and customizable with your favorite ingredients.
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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 substitute with turkey if preferred
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers mix colors for variety
  • 1 can Black Beans can substitute with pinto beans or chickpeas
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin try smoked cumin for added depth
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to taste, or swap for paprika
  • to taste Salt tailor to your personal preference
  • to taste Pepper tailor to your personal preference
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can use vegetable or coconut oil as alternatives
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro can substitute with parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice fresh lime provides the best flavor

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Begin by heating a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in about two tablespoons of olive oil and allow it to warm up, ensuring it shimmers but doesn’t smoke.
  2. Add diced chicken breast to the hot skillet, season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Stir in chopped bell peppers and black beans. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the peppers soften and brighten in color.
  4. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice for added flavor.
  5. Serve and enjoy the flavorful Santa Fe Chicken Skillet, optionally pairing with warm tortillas or Mexican rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water or broth.

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