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Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious and hearty one-skillet meal featuring tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and black beans.


Ingredients

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  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chipotle powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, approximately 7-8 minutes.
  3. Stir in sweet potato cubes along with cumin and chipotle powder. Cook until sweet potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. Mix in rinsed black beans and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until heated through.
  5. Just before serving, squeeze lime juice over the skillet and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, increase the amount of chipotle powder.
  • This dish can be served with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg