Mexican Chicken Skillet

Mexican Chicken Skillet is a 30-minute protein packed dinner. Pick estimates $5.18 a serving, above the catalog average of $5.05, with 42g of protein and 570 kcal. You need stove and 8 ingredients.

• 30 minCook time
• $5.18Est. cost
• 570Calories
• 42gProtein
• 52gCarbs
• 20gFat

Estimated cost per serving at a mid-range supermarket. Real prices vary by store and week.

Ingredients

• 🍗Chicken BreastMeat & Seafood5½ oz
• 🍚Basmati RicePantry2 oz
• 🥫Black BeansPantry½ cup
• 🌽Frozen CornFrozen½ cup
• 🫑Bell PepperProduce½ piece
• 🌶️Chili PowderPantry1 tsp
• 🧀Cheddar CheeseDairy & Eggs1 oz
• 🌿CilantroProduce2 tbsp

Method

1. Rinse the basmati rice and simmer in salted water for 12 minutes until tender; drain.
2. Cube the chicken breast and slice the bell pepper.
3. Heat a splash of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes, stirring, until browned and cooked through to 165°F.
4. Add the bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
5. Stir in the black beans, corn, chili powder, and cooked rice, and cook for 3 minutes until heated through.
6. Sprinkle the cheddar over the top and let it melt for 1 minute off the heat.
7. Finish with chopped cilantro before serving.

You'll need

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