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15-Minute Salsa and Black Bean Chicken Skillet
This chicken skillet recipe cooks diced chicken breast with diced red bell pepper, canned black beans, and chunky salsa, seasoned with cumin and black pepper. The quick skillet method yields a warm, hearty dish with savory, mildly spicy flavors. Topped with fresh green onion, cilantro, and optional avocado or cheese, it provides a balanced meal suitable for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
332 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.25 pounds chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces, boneless, skinless
- ¾ cup red bell pepper diced small
- chunky salsa I used a store brand with corn included, one 16-ounce jar
- black beans drained and rinsed (I used no salt added, canned
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
- ½ teaspoon salt optional and to taste
- green onion sliced into thin rounds, about 2
- cilantro for garnishing, fresh
- avocado optional for garnishing, slices or chunks
- cheese optional for garnishing, shredded
- lime optional and to taste, wedges for lime; welcome garnishes
- sour cream
- green chile
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- To a large skillet, add the oil, chicken, red pepper, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through; stir and flip intermittently so the chicken cooks evenly.
- Add the salsa, black beans, cumin, pepper, optional salt (some salsas are very salty already and you can omit), and stir to combine. Allow mixture to simmer for about 3 minutes, or until warmed through.
- Evenly sprinkle the green onions, cilantro, optional avocado and/or cheese, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days to preserve freshness.
- Freeze portions for up to three to four months and reheat gently in the microwave.
- Microwave reheating typically takes about 30 seconds but adjust timing to maintain chicken tenderness.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
332kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
866mg
(36%)
Potassium
935mg
(20%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
934IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 866mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 935mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 934IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.