Description
Experience a burst of vibrant flavors with this Mexican-Style Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Black Bean Skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan meal is ready in just 25 minutes and combines lean chicken, nutrient-packed sweet potatoes, and hearty black beans. The blend of spices like cumin and chili powder adds depth to every bite while the colorful veggies make it visually appealing. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable, making it a family-friendly option for dinner or meal prep. Enjoy a delicious, nutritious meal that will become a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 sweet potato
- ½ cup white onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 15 oz can black beans
- 4 oz can green chiles
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tsp light olive oil
- ⅓ cup medium salsa
- Juice of ½ lime
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- Freshly chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Microwave sweet potato cubes with water for 4 minutes until tender.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and oregano.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil, brown the chicken for 3-4 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is translucent.
- Combine sweet potatoes, black beans, tomatoes, green chiles, lime juice, and salsa in the skillet. Stir and cook for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and top with shredded cheese; cover until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg