4.5 from 108 votes
Skinny Mexican Chicken Skillet
Skinny Mexican Chicken Skillet is a sautéed dish featuring bite-sized chicken breast pieces cooked with red bell pepper, onion, green chiles, and spices. Black beans and corn are added near the end, creating a colorful, savory dish with a balance of textures and a mild smoky and spicy flavor. Fresh cilantro and green onions finish the skillet for a fresh herbal note.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
417 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 to 1.25 pounds chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces, boneless, skinless
- 1 red bell pepper diced small, large or extra-large
- 1 onion diced small, medium sweet Vidalia or yellow
- 4 ounce diced green chiles I used fire-roasted, canned
- 3 to 5 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
- 2 to 3 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
- pinch cayenne pepper optional and to taste
- 15 ounce black beans drained and rinsed (I used no-salt added, canned
- 1 to 1.5 cups corn (I used frozen; you can add it directly to the skillet from the freezer)
- 2 tablespoons green onions
- cilantro for garnishing, fresh
Instructions
- To a large skillet, add the oil, chicken, red pepper, onion, and sauté over medium-high heat for about 7 to 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables have softened. Stir and flip frequently to ensure even cooking.
- Add the green chiles, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, optional cayenne, stir to combine, and cook for about 1 minute or until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the black beans, corn, stir, and cook for about 1 minute, or until warmed through.
- Evenly sprinkle the green onions, cilantro, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Store leftovers airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze cooked skillet in airtight containers for up to 4 months for future meals.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
417kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
812mg
(34%)
Potassium
925mg
(20%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
195IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 417kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 925mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.