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Active Time:30 mins
Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:40 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:4
Servings:
4
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OurChicken & White Bean Skilletis a creamy, cheesy dish the whole family is sure to love. The perfect recipe if you are trying to get more fiber-rich beans into the weeknight meal rotation, this one-skillet meal is packed with Tex-Mex flavors like smoky cumin and cilantro, as well as onions, garlic, corn and jalapeño. The corn and white beans pull double duty as a source of fiber and protein, and with even more protein from the chicken, this is a filling meal. Keep reading for our expert tips, including how to tailor the spice level to your liking.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
Nutrition Notes
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil4(4-ounce)chicken cutlets1½teaspoonsground cumin, divided1smallyellow onion, chopped1largejalapeño pepper, seeded, if desired, and chopped½cupfrozen corn kernels3clovesgarlic, minced¼teaspoonsalt2(15-ounce) cansno-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed1(4-ounce) canchopped green chiles, undrained½cupreduced-sodium chicken broth4ouncescream cheese, cubed and softened¼cupsour cream1cupshredded pepper Jack cheese, divided½cuptortilla stripsChopped fresh cilantrofor garnish (optional)
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Ingredients
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
4(4-ounce)chicken cutlets
1½teaspoonsground cumin, divided
1smallyellow onion, chopped
1largejalapeño pepper, seeded, if desired, and chopped
½cupfrozen corn kernels
3clovesgarlic, minced
¼teaspoonsalt
2(15-ounce) cansno-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed
1(4-ounce) canchopped green chiles, undrained
½cupreduced-sodium chicken broth
4ouncescream cheese, cubed and softened
¼cupsour cream
1cupshredded pepper Jack cheese, divided
½cuptortilla strips
Chopped fresh cilantrofor garnish (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to broil with rack in middle position. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sprinkle chicken with ½ teaspoon cumin. Add the chicken to the pan; cook, undisturbed, until golden brown on both sides and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 165°F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Do not wipe the skillet clean.
Sprinkle the mixture with the remaining ½ cup pepper Jack. Broil until the cheese begins to brown and the chicken is warmed through, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with ½ cup tortilla strips. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
To make aheadMake chicken (Step 1) and bean mixture (Step 2) and refrigerate in separate airtight containers for up to 3 days. When ready to proceed, combine the chicken and bean mixture together.
To make ahead
Make chicken (Step 1) and bean mixture (Step 2) and refrigerate in separate airtight containers for up to 3 days. When ready to proceed, combine the chicken and bean mixture together.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat as needed in the microwave in 1-minute increments until heated.
This is a hearty meal on its own, but you can pair it with a light and refreshing salad like ourLeafy Green SaladorBasic Green Salad with Vinaigrette.
EatingWell.com, December 2024
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)679Calories33gFat47gCarbs50gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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Sarah Pflugradt, Ph.D., RDN, CSCS
andLinda Frahm
Linda Frahm
