Name: Quick Mexican Chicken & Veggie Skillet
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; 1 medium zucchini, diced; 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 1/2 medium red onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 medium lime, cut into wedges

Quick Mexican Chicken & Veggie Skillet

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This Quick Mexican Chicken & Veggie Skillet is a weeknight hero—fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavor. By layering classic Mexican spices with the sweetness of corn and bell pepper, plus the zest of lime and freshness of cilantro, each bite is satisfying and lively. Using just one pan keeps dinner fast and cleanup minimal, while the combination of lean chicken and fiber-rich veggies hits the sweet spot for calorie-conscious eaters. The peppers, zucchini, and beans provide color, texture, and nutrients, making this a dish you’ll look forward to again and again.

Ingredients

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and season with half the salt, black pepper, and half the chili powder. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is just cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, add diced onion, bell pepper, and zucchini. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until slightly softened.
Add garlic, remaining chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and remaining salt. Stir to coat vegetables and cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
Add black beans and corn to the skillet. Stir and cook for another 3 minutes, until heated through.
Return cooked chicken to the skillet and stir everything to combine. Squeeze half the lime over the skillet and toss in chopped cilantro. Cook for 1-2 more minutes until everything is hot and flavors meld.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.