Tex Mex Chicken Skillet! Â This easy chicken breast recipe packs a tons of flavor and comes together in 30 minutes!Â
I am so excited to this share this recipe with you! Â This Tex-Mex Chicken Skillet has all the fresh and easy components we love around here! Â 30 minutes, one skillet and you have an over the top dinner on the table. Â Chop the leftovers up and add them to your salad for lunch tomorrow!
There are times I think we are gonna grow feathers and cluck around here, we eat so much chicken. Â But it’s easy. Â It’s cheap. Â It’s versatile. And my freezer seems to be full of it all the time.
How to make this easy Tex Mex Chicken Skillet Dinner!
For this fresh, fast and simple recipe, I mixed up a coupla teaspoons of cumin, chili powder, garlic and salt. Â Hey, guess what? Â You just made homemade taco seasoning! Â I sprinkled a bit on the chicken and added the rest to the veggies.
I used my beloved poblano peppers in this dish which have a touch of heat. Most folks have no problem with them. Â But if you prefer, Â a green bell pepper would be just as good.
This came together so quickly I didn’t take a bunch of photos but this is so easy…you got this!
- 1.) Â Sear the chicken and remove to plate.
- 2.) Chop veggies and give a quick sauté.  Toss in some black beans.
- 3.) Add seared chicken back to pan and cook for a few more minutes.
- 4.) Â EAT!
The calories are low, the protein is high, the clouds have parted and there are flavor angels singing! Â I love flavor angels!
You can see all my Fast and Fresh meals HERE!
Here are a few of our favorites….
Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner – more of those good old chicken breasts and veggies all roasted on one pan with an easy marinade!
Pesto and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts – Super easy with a big big flavor!
To chicken and all the possibilities!
Clink!
Kathi
Tex Mex Chicken Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 chicken breasts, patted dry
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, halved and sliced
- 1 15 ounce can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In small bowl combine cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper
- Heat cast iron skillet (or your everyday skillet) to medium high heat.
- Add olive oil and heat until shimmering about 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle both sides of chicken breasts with half the cumin/chili powder mixture, reserving the rest for the vegetables.
- Sear seasoned chicken. Cook about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove chicken to platter.
- Saute peppers and onion until soft. About 3-4 minutes. Add drained and rinsed black beans.
- Sprinkle veggies with remaining chili seasoning and add chicken back to the pan.
- Top chicken with grated cheese and garnish with fresh avocado chunks.
Nutrition
Elizabeth Quinn says
Loved it but needed salt!! Thank you.
Ginny says
I never get enough Tex Mex. Love your spices and flavors!
Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says
So true Ginny! Thank you for the nice comment!
Jagruti says
We love Mexican and I can see you have used so many colourful veggies here, one pot meal are always welcome in my house!
Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says
I hope you get a chance to try it Jagruti!
Dahn says
wow this looks so good, I love Tex Mex flavors and really love that this is quick and easy.. who doesn’t have 30 minutes to get dinner on.
Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says
Thanks Dahn! Hows your Mom? Your blog is looking beautiful!
Calleigh - TheForkBite says
I guess I know what would be our dinner tonight. This will be a big hit! thank you for the recipe.
Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says
Thats so nice! Thank you Calleigh!
Danielle says
I love how packed full of veggies this is and the perfect meal to ensure there isn’t too much washing up!
Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says
I know! I’d do anything before I would dirty another dish LOL!
Susan @ Culinary Envy says
This looks absolutely scrumptious. I always have those seasonings on hand, so this is the perfect mid-week dinner! Pinned.
Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says
Thanks for the nice note Susan! I was just on your blog the other day and it looks fabulous!