Fiesta Chicken Skillet

A vibrant and healthy one-pan chicken dinner featuring colorful bell peppers, spicy jalapeño, and tangy lime, perfect for a quick, low-carb meal.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6 servings

Calories 253 kcal

3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts halved horizontally to create thinner cutlets
2 colorful bell peppers chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2/3 cup colorful cherry tomatoes halved or chopped
1/2 yellow onion diced
1 jalapeño pepper seeded and finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt divided
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper divided

Warm a large skillet over medium heat, then add the olive oil.
Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create two thinner cutlets. Season both sides with dried oregano, half of the salt, and half of the pepper. Place them in the hot skillet and cook until they're nearly done (about 3-4 minutes per side), then take them out and set aside.
In the very same skillet, toss in the chopped bell peppers, jalapeño, and diced onion. Sprinkle with the rest of the salt and pepper.
Sauté these veggies until they start to soften (about 5-7 minutes). Then, stir in the minced garlic and cook for just another 20 seconds – be careful not to let the garlic brown!
Pour in the chicken broth and add the chopped tomatoes. Let it gently simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce a bit.
Stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro. Carefully return the chicken pieces to the skillet, spooning the flavorful pepper, onion, and tomato mixture over them.
Let it simmer for a few more minutes, just until the chicken is fully cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over each piece of chicken. Cover the skillet with a lid until the cheese is beautifully melted and bubbly (about 1-2 minutes).
Garnish with extra fresh cilantro and lime wedges, then serve immediately for a delicious, healthy meal!

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