Southwestern Chicken Orzo and Black Bean Skillet
Southwestern Chicken, Orzo and Black Bean Skillet is an easy and festive stovetop dinner that's perfect for a weeknight! Your family will ask for it again and again!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves approximately 1 pound, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning or another Southwestern-style seasoning, divided
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can (10.75-ounce) diced tomatoes with green chiles undrained
- 1 can (14.5-ounce) chicken broth or more as needed
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 cup corn kernels thawed if frozen
- 1 can (15-ounce) black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken strips with salt, black pepper and 2 teaspoons taco seasoning.
- Heat oil in a nonstick skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat. Place chicken strips in the pan and brown well on both sides. Transfer to a plate but reserve dripping in the pan. Return pan to medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and a pinch of salt, then reduce heat to medium. Cook the onions until softened, 7-8 minutes.
- Add the red bell pepper and continue cooking another 4-5 minutes or until softened.
- Add garlic and cook briefly or until fragrant, 30 seconds.
- Return chicken to the skillet.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth and remaining taco seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Add orzo and stir. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook 15-17 minutes or until orzo is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed but not dry. (Add additional chicken broth if needed.)
- Stir in corn and black beans and heat through.
- Stir in half the cheese then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- Can also be made with white rice.
- Instead of canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, use fresh tomatoes, jalapenos, or another green chile.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 683mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1413IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 666mg | Iron: 1mg