Description
Santa Fe Chicken Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan dish that bursts with flavor and color. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken simmered with sweet bell peppers, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Enjoy an explosion of taste that will bring everyone to the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups bell peppers, sliced (1 red and 1 green)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add diced chicken in a single layer; cook without stirring for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Once the chicken is golden, add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in sliced bell peppers; cook for an additional 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Sprinkle in cumin and paprika; stir to combine before adding chicken broth.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes until flavors meld and sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg