Description
A quick and delicious one-pan dish featuring chicken and vibrant bell peppers, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream (optional for serving)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned and cooked through.
- Toss in the sliced bell peppers and sauté for 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add corn and diced tomatoes, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, cover, and let sit until melted.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, serve with sour cream if desired.
Notes
For added heat, include sliced jalapeños or cayenne pepper. You can also substitute Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg