15-Minute Salsa and Black Bean Chicken Skillet

A colorful chicken stir-fry dish with black beans, corn, red bell peppers, and garnished with chopped spring onions and cilantro.

4.79 from 19 votes

15-Minute Salsa and Black Bean Chicken Skillet

🍗🎉🌽 This is a healthy chicken and black bean recipe that's fast, EASY, family-friendly, healthy yet hearty, naturally gluten-free, Mexican-inspired meal! The PERFECT recipe to jazz up your usual weeknight chicken dinner in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: black bean chicken, chicken and black beans, Mexican chicken dishes, salsa chicken, skillet chicken

Servings: servings

Calories: 332cal

Author: Averie Sunshine

Equipment

1 large skillet

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil
1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
¾ cup red bell pepper diced small
one 16-ounce jar chunky salsa I used a store brand with corn included
one 15-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed (I used no salt added)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
½ teaspoon salt optional and to taste
about 2 green onions sliced into thin rounds
fresh cilantro for garnishing
avocado slices or chunks optional for garnishing
shredded cheese optional for garnishing
lime wedges, sour cream, green chiles, red pepper flakes, etc. are all welcome garnishes if desired optional and to taste

Instructions

To a large skillet, add the oil, chicken, red pepper, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through; stir and flip intermittently so the chicken cooks evenly.
Add the salsa, black beans, cumin, pepper, optional salt (some salsas are very salty already and you can omit), and stir to combine. Allow mixture to simmer for about 3 minutes, or until warmed through.
Evenly sprinkle the green onions, cilantro, optional avocado and/or cheese, and serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: Recipe will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3-4 months. Reheat in the microwave for about 30 seconds, or as needed.

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