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Mexican Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet
A flavorful and hearty one-pan dish combining tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and vibrant Mexican spices, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Spices
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
Main ingredients
- 1 sweet potato sweet potato medium-sized
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breasts (skinless and boneless, diced)
- 1 yellow onion yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 4 oz can diced green chiles
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 0.5 lime lime (juiced)
- 0.5 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
Garnish
- to taste fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Combine all spices in a small bowl.
- Microwave halved, water-filled sweet potato for 4-7 minutes until tender. Cool and dice.
- Cook diced chicken in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, add spices, and cook until browned. Add onion and cook until soft.
- Add diced sweet potato, tomatoes, black beans, green chiles, and salsa. Cook until heated through, then squeeze lime juice over.
- Top with grated cheddar cheese, cover, and cook until cheese melts. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or serve with lime wedges.