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New Mexico Skillet

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Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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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!

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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 garnish

Directions

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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