All it takes is one skillet to deliver a wealth of Southwestern flavors right to your taste buds. The New Mexico Skillet is a one-pan meal filled with juicy chicken, melty cheese, and a hearty, tender, and savory vegetable medley. It tastes even better than it sounds, and it already sounds amazing! The New Mexico Skillet is well-suited to hectic weeknights since it only takes 30 minutes to make, so you can escape to the sunny Southwest whenever you want!
Ingredients
For the chicken: • 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless • salt, to taste • pepper, to taste • 1 tablespoon olive oil For the vegetable mixture: • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 red onion, chopped • 2 bell peppers, chopped • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained • 1 cup cheddar, shredded • parsley, optional, for garnishDirections
Step 1
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Step 2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.
Step 3
Add the chicken and cook until it is no longer pink and reaches a temperature of 165 degrees F, about 5 minutes per side.
Step 4
Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Step 5
Add the garlic, onion, and bell pepper and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 6
Stir in the black beans and cook until warmed through.
Step 7
Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
Step 8
Reduce the heat to low.
Step 9
Return the chicken to the skillet.
Step 10
Top the chicken with cheddar.
Step 11
Cover the skillet with a lid, heating until the cheddar melts.
Step 12
Spoon the vegetable mixture over the chicken.
Step 13
Garnish with parsley and serve!
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