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4.9 from 30 votes

15-Minute Cheesy Chicken Taco Skillet

Craving tacos minus all the empty carbs? This EASY taco skillet without tortillas is PERFECT!! Fast, EASY, loaded with Mexican flavors and super CHEESY!!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 583 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 to 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces
  • one 1.25-ounce packet taco seasoning I used medium heat, reduced sodium
  • 1 medium/large red bell pepper seeded, trimmed, and diced small
  • one 15-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed (I use low sodium)
  • ¾ cup corn I used frozen that I added straight from the freezer; canned may be substituted
  • one 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 ½ to 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend I used lite
  • 2 to 3 green onions diced into thin rounds for garnishing
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro for garnishing
  • Spanish Rice tortilla chips, tortillas, etc. optional for serving

Instructions

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  1. To a large skillet, add the oil, chicken, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through; stir and flip intermittently to ensure even cooking.
  2. Evenly sprinkle with the taco seasoning, add the peppers, beans, corn, tomato sauce, and simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until warmed through.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the cheese, and cover the skillet with a lid to help the cheese to melt for about 1 minute, or until melted. Stir to combine.
  4. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and optionally serve with rice or over your favorite tortilla chips.

Notes

  • Recipe is best fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Adapted from Betty Crocker.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 583kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 51g (102%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 134mg (45%) Sodium 1492mg (62%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 583

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 583kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 51g 102%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Cholesterol 134mg 45%
Sodium 1492mg 62%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.