This Southwestern Chicken Skillet is a one pot dish that is easy enough for a busy weeknight dinner and delicious enough for a special occasion!
I was compensated by Minute® Rice to create this recipe. However, like always, the opinions are entirely my own. Promise 🙂
This southwestern chicken is one of those easy recipes that will definitely be in your regular rotation. The possibilities are endless and this southwestern chicken recipe is so customizable.
If you are looking for more chicken recipes, you will love this Cheesy Pesto Stuffed Chicken, Chicken Stir Fry, Chicken and Mozzarella Stuffed Eggplant and definitely these Instant Pot Chicken Tacos!
These would be extra delicious with some Apple Chai Latte, Eggnog Latte, Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate or even some Spiked Apple Cider!
lso, my cookbooks are both on sale now and would make a great gift! The Everything Wheat Free Diet Cookbook and The Greek Yogurt Cookbook are both the lowest prices I have seen!
Why You Should Make This Southwestern Chicken
Who else is struggling with getting a healthy dinner on the table this time of year? During the holidays there aren't enough hours in the day.
On top of that, I feel more exhausted than ever! I love easy, healthy, one pot meals that will be ready in no time at all.
In fact, you can easily use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken for this dish! I make a bunch of baked or grilled chicken on my meal prep day so I will always have some in my refrigerator.
This Southwestern Chicken will be ready in less than 20 minutes. It really doesn't get much easier than that.
This is high in protein and loaded with fiber. It's nutritionally balanced and my family loves it- what more can you ask for?
Recipe Tips
As I mentioned above, you can easily use rotisserie chicken in this dish. I've even used leftover turkey (think of the holidays!) and even leftover ground beef.
I am always trying to think outside the box and repurpose leftovers.
I love this Minute® Rice Multi-Grain Medley. It's a blend of whole grains like brown rice, Thai red rice, wild rice and quinoa.
They come in portion-controlled bags (another huge bonus) and they are gluten-free. I love the way this sounds. And it only takes 10 minutes to cook.
The textures of the different grains come together perfectly and it's so versatile. I can think of at least 10 different dishes I could use it in.
Brown rice, white rice or even a pilaf would me so tasty in this dish as well. Use what you have in the house already to make life easier.
See how this comes together so beautifully?
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Southwestern Chicken Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 bags Minute® Multi-Grain Medley
- 1¾ cups water
- 1 pound cooked chicken
- ⅓ chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 15.5 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 ½ cup chopped grape tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ lime
- chopped cilantro chopped scallions, chopped avocado for topping
Instructions
- Place Minute® Multi-Grain Medley and water in a large skillet or saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer on low for 10 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- After the water is absorbed, add chicken, onion, garlic, beans and tomatoes. Stir well.
- Add salt, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Remove from heat and mix well.
- Add cheese and squeeze half lime on top of mixture and mix again.
- Top with chopped cilantro, chopped scallions and chopped avocado if desired. Serve immediately.
Eugenia
Good morning Lauren --can you provide the nutritional breakdown for this recipe please in using chicken and beans and also making it vegetarian by using beans and no chicken ... thank you
lauren.kelly
Hi Eugenia! I added the nutrition information above, thank you!
Doris
ADDENDUM to my previous question---hello Lauren --Would we need to add an additional can or cans of beans if we omit the chicken from this recipe in order to have adequate protein in the meal ?? If so would you then please provide the nutritional info including the extra beans ??? Thanks so very much !!
lauren.kelly
Hi Doris! Yes, I would definitely add another can of beans if you are omitting the chicken to increase the protein! I hope you like it 🙂
Doris
Good morning Lauren--this looks delcious.Can you provide the nutritional information for this recipe ?? Can you also provide the nutritional info if the chicken is omitted ?? thanks so much !
Nutmeg Nanny
I use minute rice all the time! It makes cooking so fast and easy. I love all the Southwestern flavors going on in this dish. Totally delicious!
Kristen
I love that variety of Minute Rice; it cuts the time of making wild and brown rice down exponentially. Your skillet sounds like a sure fire winner!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Kristen!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life
This looks awesome! After months of sweets eating, I am ready for some healthier meals in my kitchen!!!
Monique+T.
I bet this tastes as awesome as it looks ! ! ! thanks for posting
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
I love skillet dishes, this looks perfect! We are big fans of anything with Mexican flavors - going to have to try this!
fabiola@notjustbaked
Such a beautiful and easy meal for anyone!
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite
This is a great family meal that everyone could enjoy.
lauren.kelly
Thank you Meagan!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
I adore that grain medley. I use it all the time!
lauren.kelly
Isn't is it amazing Dorothy? It goes with everything!
Cyndi+@+My+Kitchen+Craze
I love one pot meals and this looks amazing! I need some healthy food in my diet right now. I need to stop eating cookies, fudge and candy. 😉 Pinned!
lauren.kelly
I think we all need something healthy this time of year Cyndi 😉
heather+@french+press
this does sound like the perfect weeknight meal
lauren.kelly
Thanks Heather!
Marla Meridith
This looks like such a tasty & healthy meal!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Marla!
joan+hagle
What are the little thin white thingies that look like noodles.
Looks good - I will try.
lauren.kelly
Hi Joan! That is half melted shredded cheese! This was delicious, I hope you like it!
joan+hagle
Oh great - thank you.