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Mexican Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet

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This Mexican Chicken, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Skillet is an easy and healthy dinner that’s all made in one pan and comes together in 30 minutes. Top it with shredded cheese and cilantro for a family-friendly, fast and delicious Mexican-inspired meal!

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 sweet potato, peeled, par-cooked and diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 ounces canned diced green chiles
  • 1/2 cup salsa or red enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, combine ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, garlic powder and black pepper.
  3. When the skillet is hot, add the chicken and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle with half of the spice blend and sauté for about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the diced onion and continue to cook until the onion is softened and the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining spice blend, sweet potato, cherry tomatoes, black beans, green chiles and salsa. Stir together and cook until heated through, about 2–3 minutes.
  6. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture, then top with the shredded cheese. Cover with a lid or foil until the cheese has melted.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

  • To par-cook the sweet potato, cut it in half lengthwise and place cut-side down in a shallow microwave-safe dish. Add 1/4 cup water, cover with plastic wrap (pierce a few holes) and microwave on high for 3–5 minutes, until just tender but not fully cooked.

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Keywords: Mexican chicken sweet potato skillet, one pan dinner, black bean skillet

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