Mexican Chicken Skillet Dinner

Mexican Chicken Skillet Dinner

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and sliced in half lengthwise
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tsp vegetable oil, divided
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
• ½ cup water
• 1 lime, juiced
• ½ cup grated Mexican cheese blend
• 1 jalapeño, sliced thin
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. In a small bowl combine chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
2. In a large oven safe skillet heat 1 tsp of oil over medium heat.
3. Add chicken breast and sauté until both sides are browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Transfer to plate and cover.
4. Add another teaspoon of oil to the pan along with the garlic and bell pepper. Sauté until garlic is fragrant then add the corn. Cook until corn is heated.
5. Add the chicken back to the pan.
6. Add water and pour lime juice over the chicken. Cook for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and place under broiler to melt cheese.
7. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with jalapeños and cilantro.
8. Serve with wedge of lime.

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