Santa Fe Skillet Chicken

Name: Santa Fe Skillet Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 lb Chicken, boneless skinless breasts; 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning; 1 tsp Ground Cayenne Pepper; Kosher Salt; 1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced; 1 small Red Onion, thinly sliced; 2 Garlic, finely chopped; 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed drained; 1.5 cup yellow cheddar, shredded; Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped for serving; Tortilla Chips, for serving

This Santa Fe skillet chicken is Tex-Mex at its finest, with seasoned chicken smothered in a delicious bean-and-cheese mixture.

Brooke1999

Prep10 min

Total10 min

Servings4

Difficultymedium

AmericanMexicanDinner / Supper

Ingredients

1 tbspExtra Virgin Olive Oil
1 lbChicken, boneless skinless breasts
2 tbspTaco Seasoning
1 tspGround Cayenne Pepper
Kosher Salt
1red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced
1 smallRed Onion, thinly sliced
2Garlic, finely chopped
1(15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed drained
1.5 cupyellow cheddar, shredded
Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped for serving
Tortilla Chips, for serving

Instructions

1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning and cayenne; season with salt. Add chicken and cook, turning halfway through, until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
2
Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic to skillet and cook, stirring, until softened, about 7 minutes. Stir in beans until warmed through, then transfer mixture to another plate.
3
Reduce heat to low and return chicken to skillet. Top with cheddar and bean mixture, then cover and let cheese melt.
4
Top with cilantro and serve with tortilla chips, if desired.