Southwest Chicken Skillet

Health score
54%
Southwest Chicken Skillet
30 min.
4
691kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your dinner routine with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and nutrition? Look no further than this delightful Southwest Chicken Skillet! Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan meal comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for families on the go. With tender pieces of chicken, vibrant vegetables, and hearty black beans, this dish is not only satisfying but also packed with protein and essential nutrients.

The combination of thick and chunky salsa adds a zesty kick that elevates the entire dish, while the crispy tortilla strips and melted Cheddar cheese provide a deliciously comforting finish. Whether you’re serving it for lunch, dinner, or as a main course, this Southwest Chicken Skillet is sure to please everyone at the table.

With a health score of 54 and a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fats, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy this meal without the guilt. So gather your ingredients, heat up that skillet, and get ready to indulge in a flavorful culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • 1.3 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless cut into 1-inch pieces
  • pound bell pepper red frozen
  • 15 ounces black beans rinsed drained canned
  • cup salsa thick
  • 11 oz flour tortilla for burritos (8 count cut into 2x strips
  • ounces cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center.
  2. Stir in vegetables, beans and salsa; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  3. Sprinkle with tortilla strips and cheese. Cover and cook about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories691kcal
Protein29.81%
Fat30.85%
Carbs39.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.25
Glycemic Load
13.78
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
45.582608844923%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.26mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:690.95kcal
34.55%
Fat:23.71g
36.48%
Saturated Fat:9.2g
57.51%
Carbohydrates:68.03g
22.68%
Net Carbohydrates:54.41g
19.79%
Sugar:10.23g
11.36%
Cholesterol:119.07mg
39.69%
Sodium:1762.8mg
76.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:51.56g
103.12%
Vitamin C:150.96mg
182.98%
Selenium:72.85µg
104.07%
Vitamin B3:20.74mg
103.71%
Vitamin A:4193.33IU
83.87%
Vitamin B6:1.63mg
81.51%
Phosphorus:753.21mg
75.32%
Fiber:13.62g
54.46%
Folate:204.52µg
51.13%
Vitamin B1:0.72mg
48.26%
Vitamin B2:0.73mg
43.02%
Manganese:0.86mg
42.87%
Potassium:1378.15mg
39.38%
Calcium:384.69mg
38.47%
Iron:6.18mg
34.34%
Magnesium:122.23mg
30.56%
Vitamin B5:2.95mg
29.51%
Vitamin E:3.34mg
22.3%
Zinc:3.26mg
21.76%
Vitamin K:21.12µg
20.11%
Copper:0.39mg
19.72%
Vitamin B12:0.58µg
9.73%
Vitamin D:0.31µg
2.08%