Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cheesy Baja Chicken & Bell Pepper Skillet, a vibrant one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This dish combines tender chicken with colorful bell peppers, all topped with melted cheddar cheese for a satisfying experience. Ready in just 35 minutes, it offers minimal cleanup and endless customization possibilities to suit your family’s tastes. Whether served with warm tortillas or garnished with fresh avocado, this meal is sure to impress at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add seasoned chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in sliced bell peppers and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
- Mix in corn and diced tomatoes; cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the mixture, cover until melted.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using taco seasoning instead of the spices listed. This dish can easily be made vegetarian by substituting chicken with black beans or chickpeas.