This Santa Fe Chicken Skillet is so easy you can do it one pan! It’s also so packed full of flavor, you’ll be going in for seconds.
It has so many different flavors that all come together, all in one pan! It has black beans, corn, cheese, chicken and tomatoes, what else could you want?!
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What We Love About Southwest Chicken Skillet
- 25 Minute Meal: From start to finish, this recipe will be on your plate in 25 minutes!
- Easy Ingredients: You only need 11 easy ingredients you might already have in your kitchen!
- Family Friendly: The whole family will love this one-pan meal.
- Adaptable: Can easily adapt this to meet dietary needs.
Ingredients
- De-boned Chicken Breast
Ingredient Notes
- Make sure you’re using chicken breasts that have been de-boned. We’re using the chicken at the bottom of the pan so you’re not going to want any rogue bones!
Equipment Needed
How to make Southwest Chicken Skillet
These are the basic steps for making Santa Fe Chicken Skillet. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: Season and Cook Chicken
Place the chicken flat in the bottom of a pan with the olive oil over high heat. While the chicken is sautéing, add seasoning.
STEP 2: Add Veggies
Top the chicken with a layer of tomatoes and corn, stirring until it simmers.
STEP 3: Add Beans
Add the black beans and fold them in. Be very careful not to crush the beans.
STEP 4: Melt Cheese
Add cheese in a layer on top and cover. Let the cheese to melt then serve and enjoy!
Helpful Tips
HOW TO MAKE THIS SKILLET RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
You could cook your chicken and open all your cans ahead of time.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store in airtight containers in the fridge! Make sure the leftovers get eaten within 3 days.
HOW TO FREEZE CHICKEN SKILLET MEALS
Store in freezer bags! Freezer bags can easily stack, saving you space in your freezer. Chicken skillet recipes can be frozen for up to 3 months.
HOW TO REHEAT SOUTHWEST SKILLET MEALS
You can easily reheat in the oven or microwave! For the microwave, heat for 45 seconds at a time, checking in between. Using a damp paper towel on top helps to keep it moist. For the oven, heat to 350 for about 10 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Luckily, this recipe is already gluten free! To make it vegetarian, use you tofu in place of chicken!
Sure! Whatever meat you use, make sure it’s de-boned.
Absolutely! This recipe is super easy to double or half. Make sure to use the appropriate sized pan.
Yes! To keep it in one pan, brown rice or Spanish rice would be the way to go! If you have a soft spot for noodles though, go ahead and add them in after.
You can add whatever you like! Here’s some suggestions: Salsa, bell peppers, cilantro, avocado, sour cream, etc.
Southwest Chicken Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts, deboned
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Place the chicken flat in the bottom of a pan with the olive oil over high heat. While the chicken is sautéing, add seasoning.
- Top the chicken with a layer of tomatoes and corn, stirring until it simmers.
- Add the black beans and fold them in. Be very careful not to crush the beans.
- Add cheese in a layer on top and cover. Allow the cheese to melt (about 5 minutes) then serve!
Thank you for the gluten-free options! LOVE this recipe!