This delicious Santa Fe Skillet Chicken will become your weeknight go-to dinner. This dish includes chicken breast, hearty black beans, red onion, red bell peppers, garlic, and Cheddar cheese for an easy meal with filling and satisfying power. I also like to add taco seasoning and cayenne pepper for a spice kick.
Make sure you let the chicken breast come to room temperature. Take it out of the fridge 20 to 30 minutes before cooking. As the cold chicken cooks unevenly and tends to be tough. When the chicken is cooked, its juices run clear. Or use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Serve this flavorful chicken as it is, or over rice, top with chopped cilantro and you are ready to go.
To make the Santa Fe Skillet Chicken, you will need the following ingredients:
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast with 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and kosher salt to taste.
Cook chicken for about 8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and let rest.
In the same skillet, add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 sliced red onion, and 2 chopped red bell peppers, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Add in 1 (15-oz) can black beans and stir until warmed through. Transfer to a plate.
Reduce the heat to low. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and top with 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese and bean mixture.
Cover and let the cheese melt.
Serve hot and garnished with cilantro.
So easy! My kids loved it, especially the cheese.
Yummy!
OMG, this Santa Fe Skillet Chicken is da bomb! Super easy to throw together after a long day. I made it for my friends, and they thought I was a pro chef. Def my go-to for quick dinners now.
This Santa Fe Skillet Chicken is a total lifesaver. Made it last night after a long day and it hit the spot. Super easy to throw together, and my hubby loved it. I threw in some extra cheese cause why not. Definitely a keeper.
I made the Santa Fe Skillet Chicken last night and it was amazing! The spices were just right, and it reminded me of family dinners growing up. I love how simple it is to whip this up after work. Definitely my new favorite recipe!
Amazing! I made this for a quick dinner and my friend loved it. The spices were perfect, and it felt so cozy after a long day at work. Will definitely make again!
I made this Santa Fe Skillet Chicken last week after a long day at work. It was simple and delicious. I loved the flavors, definetly a keeper for my quick dinners.
Superb dish! Made this for my wife's surprise birthday dinner, and it was a hit! The flavors all blended wonderfully, and I loved how easy it was to whip up. It's now our favorite weeknight meal.
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