Flavorful Southwest Chicken Skillet
Experience a burst of Southwestern flavors with this Flavorful Southwest Chicken Skillet! Tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and zesty spices come together in under 30 minutes for a quick yet satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners, this one-skillet dish not only delights your taste buds but also makes cleanup a breeze. Gather your family around the table and enjoy a meal that’s as enticing as it is simple to prepare!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until translucent.
- Add diced red and green bell peppers along with minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add seasoned chicken to the skillet; cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Mix in an additional sprinkle of chili powder and cumin; stir to combine all ingredients well.
- Cook together for another couple of minutes before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5 cups (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg