Fiesta Chicken Skillet
Tender, juicy, and loaded with robust flavor, this Fiesta Chicken Skillet features perfectly seared chicken, sautéed peppers, and melted mozzarella.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breasts, cut in half
- 2 bell peppers, different colors, chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ⅔ cup chicken broth
- ⅔ cup cherry tomatoes, different colors, chopped
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet to medium and add in the olive oil.
- Cut each chicken breast in 2 thinner pieces, sprinkle both sides with the dried oregano, half the salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet and sauté until almost cooked through, then remove and set them aside.
- In the same skillet, add in the chopped bell peppers, jalapeño pepper and onions, along with the remaining salt and pepper.
- Sauté until tender, then add in the garlic and continue sautéing for another 20 seconds, making sure not to brown it.
- Pour in the chicken broth, chopped tomatoes and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in the lime juice and fresh chopped cilantro. Add the chicken back into the skillet, spooning the peppers, onions and tomatoes mixture over the tops.
- Simmer for a few more minutes, just until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F, when checked with a meat thermometer.
- Add the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of each piece of chicken and cover with a lid until the cheese has melted.
- Serve with more cilantro and slices of lime.
*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Fiesta Chicken Skillet
Amount per Serving
Calories
253
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
32
g
64
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.
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