Mexican Chicken

By | October 20, 2023

Photo by Dash of Amy
  • Serves
    6
Author Notes

A one skillet meal of chicken breast, black beans, corn, salsa, and fresh cilantro. Fast, healthy, and delicious! —Dash of Amy

Ingredients

  • 4-5

    chicken breasts


  • 1 tablespoon

    olive oil


  • 1 teaspoon

    chili powder


  • 1 teaspoon

    paprika


  • 1/2 teaspoon

    cumin


  • 2 teaspoons

    salt (1 tsp over chicken, 1 tsp in meal)


  • 1/2 teaspoon

    black pepper


  • 16 ounces

    salsa (I used Pace Restaurant Style)


  • 1

    can black beans, drained


  • 1

    can organic corn, drained


  • 1

    bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped


  • 1/2 cup

    Monterey Jack shredded cheese (or any cheese)

Directions
  1. Heat large skillet over medium heat, then add olive oil and chicken.
  2. Sprinkle with 1 tsp salt, and all the other spices and cook about 4-5 minutes on each side, leaving the center a little pink.
  3. Add 1 tsp salt, salsa, corn, and black beans to the pan, and get the salsa bubbling lightly.
  4. Cook 2-3 minutes until chicken is cooked through; sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
  5. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve on a plate, or wrap it in a tortilla with sour cream.

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