Chicken Burrito Skillet with Black Bean

This healthy, chicken burrito skillet dish can be on the table in just 30 minutes, so it is perfect for those busy weeknights when you’re tempted to grab some takeout. To round out the meal, try pairing this dish with Easy Refried Beans. steamed brown rice, or a fresh green salad.

Ingredients for this Recipe :

• 1½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 1 [14-oz.] can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1/2 medium red onion, diced
• 2 red or green bell peppers, diced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Mexican oregano
• 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, divided
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional, to serve:

• 1/2 cup Monterey Jack, shredded
• 1 large avocado, chopped
• 1 large lime, sliced into 8 wedges

How to Make Chicken Burrito Skillet with Black Bean:

Step 1:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are soft and slightly caramelized, around 7-8 minutes.

Step 2:

Add chicken, ground cumin, smoked paprika, Mexican oregano, and chipotle powder and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides, around 3-4 minutes. Season with additional salt and black pepper, to taste.

Step 3:

Stir in black beans and frozen corn. Cook, stirring once or twice until everything is warmed through, around 6-8 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired.

Step 4:

Remove from heat and stir in half of the fresh cilantro and lime juice. If using, sprinkle cheese on top and cover with until cheese melts. Serve immediately topped with remaining cilantro, chopped avocado, and fresh lime wedges, if desired. Enjoy homemade burritos skillet!

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Chicken Burrito Skillet with Black Bean

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Main Course – Mexican

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes – Cooking Time: 20 minutes – Total Time: 30 minutes

Chicken burrito skillet recipe with black bean, easy to make and ready in 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 1 [14-oz.] can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1/2 medium red onion, diced
• 2 red or green bell peppers, diced
• 1 ts[p ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Mexican oregano
• 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, divided
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
• Optional, to serve:
• 1/2 cup Monterey Jack, shredded
• 1 large avocado, chopped
• 1 large lime, sliced into 8 wedges

Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are soft and slightly caramelized, around 7-8 minutes.

2

Add chicken, ground cumin, smoked paprika, Mexican oregano, and chipotle powder and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides, around 3-4 minutes. Season with additional salt and black pepper, to taste.

3

Stir in black beans and frozen corn. Cook, stirring once or twice, until everything is warmed through, around 6-8 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired.

4

Remove from heat and stir in half of the fresh cilantro and lime juice. If using, sprinkle cheese on top and cover with until cheese melts. Serve immediately topped with remaining cilantro, chopped avocado, and fresh lime wedges, if desired. Enjoy!