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A vibrant skillet dish featuring golden-brown chicken pieces topped with melting cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, garnished with chopped cilantro, red bell peppers, and sliced jalapenos on a rustic wooden table with colorful ingredients around.

Southwest Cheesy Chicken Skillet with Spicy Melty Cheese

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A flavorful skillet dish combining seasoned chicken, spicy peppers, and melted cheese for a quick and satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green chili, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
  4. Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and green chili until tender.
  5. Slice the cooked chicken and return to the skillet with peppers.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheeses evenly over the top and cover until cheese melts.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust spice levels with more or less chili peppers.
  • You can swap the cheeses for a different meltable cheese variety.
  • Best served with warm tortillas or rice.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Diet: High-protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 470 Kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg