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5 from 4 votes

Salsa Chicken Skillet

Quick and easy dinner. Tasty and ready in under 25 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: 30 minute meal, buffalo chicken, easy recipe, skillet, weeknight dinner
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 395kcal
Author: foodyschmoody

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Pound boneless chicken tenders
  • 1 Cup salsa
  • 15 Ounce black beans canned, rinsed & drained
  • ¾ Cup shredded cheese monterey jack or mexican blend
  • 2 Tablespoon chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet, over medium/high heat.  Add chicken tenders.  Brown each side, about 4 minutes per side, turning with tongs.
  • Pour salsa over chicken and also black beans. Cook until chicken is cooked thru, about 4 more minutes. 
  • Sprinkle cheese over chicken and continue to cook, just until cheese is melted.  Remove from heat and top with chopped cilantro.
  • Serve with prepared rice if desired.

Notes

Calorie count does not include rice as that is optional.

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 687mg | Potassium: 983mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 491IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 3mg