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Taco Chicken Skillet Dinner

Weeknight eats with a one dish dinner straight from the skillet to the dinner table in 30 minutes!!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chicken, skillet
Servings: 4
Author: Sarah Ricci

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Chicken
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 1 Yellow Onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
  • 1 14.5 oz can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 4 oz can Diced Green Chiles
  • 1 15 oz can Black Beans drained
  • 1-2 Cups Cheddar + Jack Cheese shredded

Optional Toppings

  • 1 Bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 Fresh Avocado sliced
  • Sour Cream
  • 1 Lime
  • Jalapeno sliced
  • Organic Chips /Tortilla Wrap/ Lettuce Cup

Instructions

  • In a medium skillet with oil, lightly brown the ground chicken and break it up to a crumble. (About 7 minutes).
  • Add in onion and saute for another 3 minutes. Add in taco seasoning and canned tomatoes. Mix well.
  • Add in diced green chiles and black bean. Bring skillet down to a simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Cover with shredded cheese, and let cheese melt. Place a lid or foil over the skillet for this part. This will help make the cheese melt faster!! Serve with favorite toppings (optional).

Notes

This skillet is so versatile you can swap out the ground chicken for ground beef or ground turkey!! You can garnish with favorite fresh toppings like cilantro, avocado, sour cream, lime wedges, jalapeno slices and serve with a side of chips or lettuce cups or tortillas!