Southwestern Lime Chicken Skillet

Name: Southwestern Lime Chicken Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Latin
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.25 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 yellow onion (sliced); 1 red bell pepper (sliced); 0.5 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoon lime juice; 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained); 2.5 cup white rice (cooked); 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Tender chicken cooked with zesty lime, vibrant bell peppers, and savory spices, served alongside warm rice and hearty black beans for a complete and flavorful meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Latin
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.11/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein
Low-Fat

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1.25 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 yellow onion (sliced)
1 red bell pepper (sliced)
0.5 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoon lime juice
1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
2.5 cup white rice (cooked)
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes.
Sprinkle the chicken with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat and cook for 1 minute more.
Add the sliced yellow onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables start to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and lime juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in the rinsed and drained black beans. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
While the skillet meal is cooking, prepare the white rice according to package directions. Serve the chicken mixture over the warm rice, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 382
Protein: 33.3 g
Carbohydrates: 46.4 g
Fat: 6.2 g
Fiber: 6.1 g
Sodium: 687 mg
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Sugar: 4.1 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg