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Mexican Chicken Skillet

Mexican Chicken Skillet: Quick, Flavorful, and Guilt-Free

This Mexican Chicken Skillet is a quick, flavorful one-pan dish bursting with color and nutrition, perfect for meal prep and dietary goals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lbs Chicken Breasts can substitute with turkey or tofu
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers, chopped mix colors for visual appeal
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped red or yellow onions work beautifully
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced fresh garlic provides a bold taste
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil consider avocado oil as an alternative
For Flavor
  • 1 each Lime, juice of use fresh lime juice for best flavor
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped omit if not preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin adds warm, earthy notes
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust according to heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika adds warmth without spiciness

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by dicing your chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, then chop the bell peppers and onion, and mince the garlic.
  2. Place a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, heating until shimmering.
  3. Add the diced chicken to the hot skillet, seasoning with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and paprika, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  4. Once the chicken is cooked, toss in the chopped bell peppers, onion, and garlic, and cook another 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  5. Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture, stirring in the cilantro.
  6. Serve warm, either alone or with brown rice or quinoa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavors. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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