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Cheesy Baja Chicken & Bell Pepper Skillet

Cheesy Baja Chicken & Bell Pepper Skillet for Busy Nights

Cheesy Baja Chicken & Bell Pepper Skillet is a quick, one-pan meal that combines chicken, zesty bell peppers, and cheese for a delightful dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Can substitute with turkey or tofu
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Vegetable or canola oil works fine
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Mix paprika and cayenne for a twist
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Ground coriander can be a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika offers a bolder taste
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning
  • to taste Pepper Essential seasoning
For the Vegetables
  • 3 cups Bell Peppers Red, Yellow, Green, or any color preferred
  • 1 cup Corn Frozen corn is a convenient alternative
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes Canned and fresh work well
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Can substitute with Monterey Jack or pepper jack
  • to taste Sour Cream Optional, Greek yogurt is a healthier substitute
  • to taste Fresh Cilantro Optional garnish

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the seasoned chicken.
  3. Sauté the chicken for about 5–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Add sliced bell peppers to the skillet with the chicken and sauté for another 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in corn and diced tomatoes, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat to low, sprinkle cheddar cheese over the mixture, cover, and cook until melted.
  7. Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with different vegetables or spices as preferred.

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