Southwest Chicken Skillet Recipe

Name: Southwest Chicken Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces chicken breasts, sliced into strips; 1 (1 ounce) packet fajita seasoning mix; ½ tablespoon olive oil (use 2 T, I just don't want the nutritionals to be calculated on that much because most is drained of); ½ cup water; 12 small onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 zucchini, bias-sliced; ⅔ cup salsa; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ cup frozen whole kernel corn; ¾ cup pinto beans, drained and rinsed; shredded lettuce (optional) or mixed greens (optional); cheese (optional); sliced olive (optional); salsa (optional)

Servings: persons

8 ounces chicken breasts, sliced into strips
1 (1 ounce) packet fajita seasoning mix
½ tablespoon olive oil (use 2 T, I just don't want the nutritionals to be calculated on that much because most is drained of)
½ cup water
12 small onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 zucchini, bias-sliced
⅔ cup salsa
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ cup frozen whole kernel corn
¾ cup pinto beans, drained and rinsed
shredded lettuce (optional) or mixed greens (optional)
cheese (optional)
sliced olive (optional)
salsa (optional)

1
In a medium bowl mix water, oil, and fajita seasoning.
2
Add chicken and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, spray a large pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
4
Add onions, zucchini, and bell pepper and saute until tender.
5
Remove from pan.
6
Drain chicken and discard marinade.
7
Place chicken in pan and saute until no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes.
8
Add vegetables back to pan and add remaining ingredients.
9
Stir to mix well and heat through.
10
Serve with tortillas (corn or flour), olives, lettuce, cheese, extra salsa, avocado -- whatever works for you!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces chicken breasts, sliced into strips, 1 (1 ounce) packet fajita seasoning mix, ½ tablespoon olive oil (use 2 T, I just don't want the nutritionals to be calculated on that much because most is drained of), ½ cup water, and more.

Yes, Southwest Chicken Skillet falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southwest Chicken Skillet

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