Description
Cheesy Baja Chicken & Bell Pepper Skillet is a quick, flavorful, and easy one-pan meal. It features tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, corn, and melted cheddar cheese, offering a taste of Baja cuisine for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the sliced bell peppers and corn. Continue cooking for another 5-6 minutes, until the peppers are tender.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken and pepper mixture. Cover the skillet and let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Use fresh bell peppers and spices for enhanced flavor.
- Adjust spice levels by adding jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and melted cheese.
- For variations, try shrimp or tofu instead of chicken, add beans, use different cheeses, or add other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- The skillet meal can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: N/A