Southwestern Chicken Skillet Ww Core

Bring bold flavors to your table with this Southwestern Chicken Skillet, a healthy and satisfying one-pan meal designed with Weight Watchers Core principles in mind. Juicy seared chicken breasts are paired with a vibrant medley of sautéed onion, bell peppers, black beans, corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies. Seasoned with smoky chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this dish boasts a rich, robust taste without unnecessary calories. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, while the fresh cilantro and tangy lime wedges add a refreshing finish. Packed with protein, fiber, and fresh veggies, this nutritious meal is easy to make, low in points, and full of Southwestern flair!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (approximately 4 oz each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel-style)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 wedges (for garnish) lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the onion and bell peppers. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the black beans, frozen corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Slice the cooked chicken breasts into thin strips and return them to the skillet. Stir gently to coat the chicken in the sauce.

Step 8

Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the skillet and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1726.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1495.0

Total Fat 35.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 385.6mg	0%
Sodium 3464.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 125.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.4g	0%
Total Sugars 35.1g
Protein 169.6g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 292.0mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 3671.4mg	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: 21.1%

Protein: 45.4%

Carbs: 33.5%