Southwest Ground Chicken Skillet
This one pan Southwest Ground Chicken Skillet is the perfect weeknight meal. Loaded with protein, vegetables and a simple sauce, your entire family will love this recipe.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 281kcal
Equipment
- 1 saute pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1-2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced, about 3/4 cup
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced, about 3/4 cup
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- pinch kosher salt to taste, about 1/2 teaspoon
- few turns cracked black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons diced green chilies mild flavor, canned
- ¼ cup mild taco sauce
- ⅓ cup whipped cream cheese
Instructions
How to Make
Sauté the Vegetables
- Add avocado oil to a sauté pan. Once hot, add the diced onion and red bell peppers. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft and lightly browned.
Brown the Chicken
- Next, push the veggies to the side and add the ground chicken. Once the chicken is cooked through, season everything with kosher salt, cracked black pepper, cumin, smoked paprika and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
Make the Sauce
- Deglaze the pan with low sodium chicken broth and add the canned diced green chilies. Stir well. Finally add the mild taco sauce and whipped cream cheese. Mix until well combined and creamy. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
How to Store
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving or 1/4 of the entire dish with creamy sauce | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 596mg | Potassium: 751mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1264IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg