MEXICAN CHICKEN, SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN SKILLET

An easy dinner all made in one skillet- Mexican Chicken, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Skillet. Top this healthy dinner with shredded cheese and cilantro for a fast and delicious Mexican inspired meal! 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 sweet potato, peeled, par-cooked and diced (see note on par-cooking)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 ounce can diced green chiles
• 1/3 cup salsa or red enchilada sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or colby jack cheese
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat the olive oil in a large (10-12 inch) cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. In a small bowl combine all of the spices.
3. When the skillet is hot add in the chicken and spread into an even layer, then sprinkle with half of the spice blend.

FULL RECIPE https://reciperunner.com/

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