GROUND CHICKEN FAJITA SKILLET

This easy 30-minute weeknight meal takes seasoned chicken, bell peppers, black beans, corn, and rice puts it all in one pan for a simple, protein-packed dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Keyword: 30 minute meals, chicken fajita skillet, Chicken fajitas, Ground chicken skillet, Mexican recipes

Servings:

Author: Olivia Adriance

Ingredients

Chicken Skillet:

1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 pound ground chicken
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
(1) 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup fresh or frozen corn
½ cup white rice
1 cup chicken bone broth
Salt and pepper, to taste
Juice of 1 lime

Toppings:

Pickled red onion
Cilantro
Sliced avocado
Crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and onion and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it up as you go.
Stir in garlic, bell pepper, and fajita seasoning. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peppers are tender.
Add the tomato paste and stir to incorporate. Next, stir in drained and rinsed black beans, corn, rice, and bone broth.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove the lid, add the lime juice, and stir. If the mixture is still quite wet, simmer for a few minutes uncovered.
Remove from heat, taste, and season with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with pickled red onion, cilantro, sliced avocado, and crushed tortilla chips. Serve straight from the skillet. Enjoy!

Notes

Swaps: Think of this recipe as a formula. Swap in ground turkey or even beef for the ground chicken, use pinto or kidney beans for the black beans, and serve with additional toppings that your family loves, such as pickled jalapeño, shredded lettuce, and dairy-free cheese.

This recipe is meal-prep friendly too! Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for lunches throughout the week. Keep toppings separate until you’re ready to serve so they stay fresh.

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