One Pan Sazon Skillet Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
336 kcal
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Cuisine
South American, American
One Pan Sazon Skillet Chicken
Description
The One Pan Sazon Skillet Chicken recipe features a homemade sazon seasoning made from cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic powder, oregano, and optional cayenne, which seasons cubed chicken breast sautéed in olive oil until cooked through. Vegetables such as minced garlic, diced onion, chopped red bell pepper, quartered zucchini slices, corn, and black beans are cooked in stages, allowing the zucchini to become fork-tender but not mushy. Returning the chicken to the pan and topping with shredded cheddar, then covering the skillet, lets the cheese melt gently over the mixture.
This skillet meal delivers a balance of savory, mildly spiced chicken and a colorful vegetable mixture with varied textures – from tender beans to crunchy bell pepper. Because it’s cooked entirely in one pan, it simplifies cleanup and is straightforward to prepare. The combination of proteins, vegetables, and cheese makes it satisfying on its own or served over cooked rice.
Leftovers keep well in an airtight container refrigerated for 2 to 3 days and reheat easily in the microwave. The cheese can be omitted or replaced with a dairy-free alternative to adapt the recipe for those avoiding dairy.
Ingredients
- For the sazon seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric ground
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- cayenne pepper optional; 1/4 teaspoon; for heat
- ½ teaspoon salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- For the skillet:
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil, divided
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless skinless, chopped into ½ inch cubes
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ yellow onion medium, diced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 zucchini medium, sliced and quartered
- ¾ cup corn off the cob from 1 large ear; or use frozen or canned corn
- 1 black beans 15 ounce can, rinsed and drained
- salt additional, to taste
- black pepper additional, to taste
- cheddar cheese 3/4 cup, shredded, optional but recommended
- For serving:
- green onion
- cilantro
- Greek yogurt
- hot sauce
- rice cooked
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the spices for the homemade sazon seasoning. Set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large deep skillet or pot and place over medium high heat. Add in diced chicken then sprinkle with HALF of the sazon spices, stirring well to coat the chicken. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink. Once chicken is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and set aside. Keep heat in the pan.
- Add another ½ tablespoon of oil to the pan and add in the garlic, yellow onion and bell pepper. Saute for 3-5 minutes until onion is tender, then add in the zucchini, corn black beans and remaining half of the sazon spice mixture. Stir to coat, then cook for 5-10 more minutes until the zucchini gets a little fork tender, but do not overcook or it will become mushy. Next, add the chicken back in and cook for a few more minutes to bring flavors all together. Reduce heat to low and add 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese on top, then cover and allow cheese to melt; this should only take 3-5 minutes.
- Serve on its own or over rice. We love to garnish with green onion and cilantro. You can also serve with greek yogurt or sour cream if you’d like. Yum!
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days and reheat in the microwave.
- To make the recipe dairy-free, omit the cheddar cheese or use a preferred dairy-free cheese alternative.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (based on 4, with cheese) | |
| Calories | 336cal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 23.5g | 8% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 12.6g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9g | 20% |
| Fiber | 5.2g | 21% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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