Southwest Chicken Skillet

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this bold and flavorful Southwest Chicken Skillet, a one-pan masterpiece that’s both quick and satisfying. Bursting with vibrant ingredients like tender, spiced chicken, colorful bell peppers, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, this dish is layered with southwestern-inspired seasonings like chili powder, cumin, and paprika for a smoky, zesty kick. Finished with a gooey blanket of melted cheddar cheese and a fresh sprinkle of cilantro, this skillet is perfect for feeding a family or impressing guests. Ready in just 40 minutes, it pairs beautifully with warm tortillas, rice, or a refreshing squeeze of lime for a complete meal. Ideal for fans of easy recipes and bold flavors, this crowd-pleaser is a true testament to the beauty of simple ingredients and one-pan cooking.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeño, finely diced
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, cut into wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the diced red and green bell peppers and the jalapeño. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.

Step 5

Stir in the black beans, frozen corn, and diced tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes to heat through.

Step 6

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine all the ingredients.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Step 8

Sprinkle the dish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1302.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1733.7

Total Fat 84.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 506.6mg	0%
Sodium 3496.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 20.5g
Protein 178.7g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 961.0mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 2607.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.5%

Protein: 40.8%

Carbs: 15.7%