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Southwest Skillet Recipe
5 from 2 votes

Southwest Skillet Recipe

Southwest Chicken & Rice Skillet is a one pot meal full of chicken, rice, bell peppers, corn, beans, and cheese. It comes together in less than 30 minutes and uses only one skillet for the whole meal! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 290 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite size chunks, boneless, skinless
  • 2 whole bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 15 oz black beans drained & rinsed, canned
  • 10 oz enchilada sauce canned, red
  • 1 cup corn optional, frozen
  • 1 cup cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken, bell peppers, and taco seasoning, stirring and cooking until the chicken is no longer pink. 
  2. Add the rice to the skillet followed by the water. Stir to combine. 
  3. Cover and cook on low heat until rice is cooked through (about 15 minutes). 
  4. Remove lid and stir, fluffing the rice. Add in the black beans and corn. 
  5. Cook, stirring occasionally until beans and corn have heated through. 
  6. Pour enchilada sauce into the skillet, stirring until it is completely mixed through covering all pieces. 
  7. Top with cheese and enjoy!

Notes

  • WW points calculated using basmati rice, Gebhardt brand enchilada sauce, and reduced fat cheddar. 
  • WW Green Plan Points: 7 
  • WW Blue Plan Points: 4

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/8th Calories 290kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 720mg (30%) Potassium 475mg (10%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 464IU (9%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 132mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/8th
Calories 290kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 720mg 30%
Potassium 475mg 10%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 464IU 9%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 132mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%

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