Mexican Fiesta Chicken Skillet with Corn & Green Beans

Mexican Fiesta Chicken Skillet with Corn & Green Beans ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tsp Mexican seasoning blend
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Canned green beans
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Canned corn
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro

How to make Mexican Fiesta Chicken Skillet with Corn & Green Beans

1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels to encourage browning and season them evenly with 1 teaspoon of the Mexican seasoning blend, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
3. Add the chopped onion to the same skillet, reducing the heat to medium if necessary. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened and translucent, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan as you stir.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and the remaining 1 teaspoon of Mexican seasoning. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
5. Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (undrained) and the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it gently cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the drained canned green beans and the drained canned corn. Continue to heat through for another 3-5 minutes, until all ingredients are hot and the sauce has slightly thickened to your preference.
7. Taste the skillet mixture and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed for your palate.
8. Garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro just before serving. This vibrant dish pairs wonderfully with rice or warm tortillas.

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