Sweet potato and black beans go together like pb & j. Now add some chicken, spice it up and you’ve got a mouthwatering Mexican inspired meal. It’s a yummy chicken, sweet potato and black bean skillet. Serve it with a side of Sonora tortillas and this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
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Heat the olive oil in a large (10-12 inch) cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
In a small all bowl combine of the spices.
When the skillet is hot add in the chicken and spread into an even layer, then sprinkle with half of the spice blend.
Sauté the chicken for approximately 3 minutes then add in the onion.
Continue to cook for several more minutes or until the onion has softened and the chicken is cooked through.
Lower the heat to medium and add in the remaining spice blend, sweet potato, cherry tomatoes, black beans, green chiles and salsa or enchilada sauce.
Stir together and cook until the mixture is heated through, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Squeeze the lime juice over everything then top with the shredded cheese.
Cover with a lid or lay a piece of foil on top of the skillet until the cheese has melted.
Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Ingredients
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large (10-12 inch) cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
In a small all bowl combine of the spices.
When the skillet is hot add in the chicken and spread into an even layer, then sprinkle with half of the spice blend.
Sauté the chicken for approximately 3 minutes then add in the onion.
Continue to cook for several more minutes or until the onion has softened and the chicken is cooked through.
Lower the heat to medium and add in the remaining spice blend, sweet potato, cherry tomatoes, black beans, green chiles and salsa or enchilada sauce.
Stir together and cook until the mixture is heated through, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Squeeze the lime juice over everything then top with the shredded cheese.
Cover with a lid or lay a piece of foil on top of the skillet until the cheese has melted.
Garnish with cilantro and serve.
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