Cheesy Mexican Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet Meal
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Cheesy Mexican Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet Meal
Description
This skillet meal begins by sautéing onions, bell peppers, and garlic in olive oil until softened and translucent. Diced sweet potatoes are then added along with chicken broth and spices including cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper, simmering covered until the potatoes are tender. Cooked chicken and rinsed black beans are stirred in with salsa verde, gently heating through to meld flavors.
The final step involves stirring in fresh lime juice and shredded Monterey Jack cheese for a rich, creamy texture. Toppings of diced avocado and chopped cilantro enhance freshness and provide contrasting textures. This meal is a one-pan dish combining protein, vegetables, and starches with balanced Mexican-inspired seasonings and a cheesy finish.
It works well as a hearty weeknight dinner providing both comfort and flavor. The recipe is versatile enough to accommodate fresh chicken cooked in advance or prepared in the pan, and different salsas can be used to adjust spice level. Incorporating leafy greens such as kale or spinach can add extra nutrition.
Chicken can be cooked separately beforehand or seared first in the pan before removing, then vegetables sautéed. Adjust seasoning to personal taste and serve immediately for best texture.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup unknown yellow or red onions
- 1 red bell pepper cored, and diced, or green bell pepper, medium
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed through a garlic press (or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 2 sweet potato peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces (about 4-5 cups, medium
- 1 ¼ cups chicken broth I use low-sodium
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt I use coarse, kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper I use coarsely ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- 3 cups chicken more or less cooked, diced
- 1 (15-ounce) (15-ounce) can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup salsa verde green salsa; can use red salsa, too
- 1-2 tablespoons lime juice from 1-2 limes, fresh
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese can sub cheddar or a Mexican cheese blend, shredded, or more
- cilantro diced avocados, and other desired toppings (tomatoes, sour cream, etc, fresh
Instructions
- In a large, 12-inch nonstick (stainless will work, too) skillet or pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot and rippling. Add the onions, peppers, and garlic. Saute, stirring often, for 5-6 minutes, until the onions start to soften and turn translucent.
- Add the sweet potatoes, broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender, stirring every couple of minutes to make sure the potatoes aren't sticking (moderate the heat if they are and add additional broth, if needed).
- Stir in the cooked chicken, black beans, and salsa verde (or red salsa, if using). Simmer the mixture over medium heat until chicken and black beans are heated through, 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the lime juice and cheese. Serve with fresh, chopped cilantro, diced avocados, and any other topping desired!
Notes
- Cook fresh diced chicken before starting vegetables if using raw chicken; season simply with salt and pepper.
- Choose salsa verde or red salsa based on your preference for flavor and heat level.
- Add leafy greens like kale or spinach during the last minutes of simmering for extra nutrition.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1040mg | 43% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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