Cheesy Baja Chicken & Bell Pepper Skillet
Cheesy Baja Chicken & Bell Pepper Skillet is a comforting, flavor-packed dish that combines tender chicken and vibrant bell peppers in a creamy salsa sauce, all topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this skillet meal is sure to please your family and friends with an explosion of delicious flavors. Serve it over rice or alongside crispy tortilla chips for a satisfying experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 1.5 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop bell peppers and onion; mince garlic.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tsp olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper; sear for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add chopped onion and bell peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic; cook for another minute.
- Create the sauce: Return chicken to the skillet, pour in salsa and cream cheese. Stir until combined and cream cheese melts.
- Melt cheese topping: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover, and cook for a few more minutes until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg