Santa Fe Skillet Chicken

Santa Fe Skillet Chicken

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Tex-Mex at its finest: This skillet chicken is topped with melty cheddar and a delicious black bean-red onion mixture.
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp. taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 c. shredded cheddar
  • Freshly chopped cilantro, for serving
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season chicken with taco seasoning, cayenne pepper, and salt. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Add garlic, onion, and peppers to skillet and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Stir in black beans until warmed through, then transfer mixture to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to low and return chicken to skillet. Top with cheddar and black bean mixture, then cover and let cheese melt.
  4. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

 

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