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    The Yummy Bowl » Recipes » 30-Minute Meals

    Mexican Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet

    Nov 11, 2022 · Modified: Sep 25, 2023 by Julia | The Yummy Bowl · This post contains affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    One pot Chicken Quinoa Sweet Potato Skillet

    This Mexican Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet is a scrumptious, fulfilling, and easy-to-make meal that will be on your dinner table in under 30 minutes. Juicy chicken thighs, crispy bacon, and tender sweet potato cubes are cooked in spices, salsa, and green chilies and all this goodness is topped with melty cheddar cheese.

    I love this one-pot meal which is an excellent fridge-cleaning recipe. Customize it with plenty of different leftover vegetables, grains, and a combination of Mexican spices.

    One pot Chicken Quinoa Sweet Potato Skillet

    Use what you have on hand but don’t skip the salsa or green chilies. They make the whole dish come together in the most delicious way with ton of flavor.

    One-pan meals are our go-to dinners lately, these are easy to make, kids love them, and topped with melty cheese makes a beautiful appealing presentation.

    From our Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls to One Pot Chicken Mixed With Vegetables, easy to make, cheap and dinner ready in minutes.

    Table Of Contents
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Tips
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Freezing And Storing Instructions
    • More Easy Dinners
    • Recipe
    • Comments
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    Ingredients

    My few comments on the ingredients + don't forget to read the Tips section!

    The full recipe and ingredients can be found in the recipe card below this post.

    ingrediens for mexican chicken
    • Chicken breast or thighs - boneless chicken pieces, either breast or thighs. Spices like cumin and oregano give the chicken flavor of a traditional Mexican-style meal that combined with sweet potatoes is one great winner-winner chicken dinner. Boneless skinless chicken thighs or even a quick-fix-dinner-solution rotisserie chicken can be used as an alternative. Also, try this similar recipe with ground beef.
    • Cheese- I used mozzarella as it melts beautifully and quickly in the skillet without oven. Or feel free to sharp red cheddar or any other good old melty cheese like gouda, pepper jack, Monterey jack. Salty melty cheese is something you can’t skip in this dish. The more the merrier, but ½ cup is a good place to start.
    • Salsa - I used mild salsa as we already have spicy elements like green chilies and chipotle powder.
    • Red Chili flakes - or chipotle powder (for some ultra smoky aroma), cayenne, or chili powder.
    • Sweet potatoes - I like the sweet flavor here but feel free to use butternut squash, sweet pumpkin, or even regular starchy potatoes here. These go in parboiled or lightly steamed. Be careful not to overcook the sweet potatoes before adding them to the skillet. 
    • Want an even more fulfilling dinner? Add a small can of sweet corn or more beans and lentils. However the more ingredients you add here the more servings you’ll have. This dish is for 2 - 3 main course servings.
    • Quinoa for serving - I used regular white quinoa, about 1 cup raw for two servings. Quinoa cooks up very fast and you can meal prep it 1-2 days in advance.
    • Jalapenos - over time I've made this with fresh and jarred jalapenos or green chilies, and I prefer jarred ones the most. Chop them very fine.

    Instructions

    In a small bowl mix together spices, salt, black pepper, and diced chicken.

    chicken pieces in bowl with spices

    Brown the chicken in a medium or large skillet over medium-high heat until almost fully cooked. About 3-4 minutes per side.

    Lower the heat and add in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Set aside.

    Add parboiled sweet potatoes, jalapenos, bell peppers, garlic, salt and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for another 5-10 minutes until veggies are softened. 

    One pot Chicken Quinoa Sweet Potato Skillet

    Stir, salsa, black beans.

    Top with cheese and close the lid. Once cheese is melted, remove the skillet from heat.

    Serve with a drizzle of squeezed lime juice and freshly chopped cilantro (or parsley).  Serve over a bed of cooked quinoa.

    One pot Chicken Quinoa Sweet Potato Skillet

    Tips

    • If you don’t have the spices listed in this recipe, a premixed store-bought taco, burrito, or fajita seasoning can help you with achieving a great flavor. 

    JULIA'S TIP one of my favorite variations of this recipe is making a sweet potato and turkey skillet. You can use ground turkey or turkey breast for a leaner and healthier meal.

    • Salt and black pepper - you might not need those at all as you have salty salsa in the mix. Start with a little seasoning of chicken in the beginning and taste test in the middle of cooking and add more if needed. 

    JULIA'S TIP Fresh lime juice drizzled over the final dish helps to offset the spiciness and balances all the flavors. Plus it also helps with the digestion of all those different ingredients mixed in this one pot skillet dinner.

    • More veggies to consider adding - the best part of this dish is that you can add other veggies like portobello mushrooms, asparagus, zucchini (largely chopped to avoid these becoming mushy), green beans, or broccoli.
    • You can also use an oven-proof skillet or dutch oven skillet and make your meal prep easier. Brown the chicken on the stovetop first and then add all the rest ingredients. Transfer to oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, top with plenty of cheese and return to oven. Bake until the cheese is melted. 
    • Add more flavor by using seasoned salt, we like homemade Celery Salt.
    One pot Chicken Quinoa Sweet Potato bowls

    Serving Suggestions

    This dish is a wholesome meal on its own. To keep the Mexican theme, these chicken quinoa bowls can be served on their own or with a small side salad or fresh salsa such as Pico De Gallo.

    I'd also serve this with easy Cabbage Dill Salad, Mexican Slaw or Mediterranean Cucumber Salad.

    Freezing And Storing Instructions

    Store any cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. 

    To freeze, the same steps for 2-3 months. 

    To reheat, thaw first if frozen and reheat in a pot over the stovetop. You may need to add some extra water or chicken broth to thin it out. I don’t recommend reheating this in the microwave as the potatoes and veggies will or may become too soggy.

    One pot Mexican Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet

    More Easy Dinners

    ALL DINNER recipes.

    Craving more chicken recipes? Try our Chicken With Vegetables, Tuscan Chicken and this Creamy Chickpea Cauliflower Curry next time!

    • creamy garlic chicken and mushroom pasta in a black skillet
      Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pasta
    • Ground chicken and Cabbage skillet
      Ground Chicken And Cabbage Skillet
    • shrimp fajita skillet with vegetables
      Easy Shrimp Fajita (Prawn Fajita)
    • bbq pork fried rice in a wok skillet and a wooden spoon taking out the rice
      BBQ Pork Fried Rice

    Thank you for reading,

    Love,

    Julia

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    Recipe

    One pot Mexican Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet

    Mexican Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet

    This Mexican Chicken Skillet is a scrumptious, fulfilling, and easy-to-make meal that will be on your dinner table in under 30 minutes. Juicy chicken, bell pepper and tender sweet potato cubes are cooked in spices, salsa, and diced jalapenos and all this goodness is topped with melty mozzarella cheese.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Author: Julia | The Yummy Bowl
    Course: Main Course
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 3 main servings
    Calories: 366kcal

    INGREDIENTS

    • ½ pound boneless skinless chicken (thighs or breast)
    • 1 ½ cups sweet potato (diced and parboiled)
    • 1 cup canned black beans
    • 1 tablespoon green jalapeno or green chili peppers (pickled (canned) or fresh)
    • 6 tablespoons mild salsa
    • ½ cup mozzarella cheese
    • 1-2 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
    • ⅓ cup red bell pepper (diced)
    • ½1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
    • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
    • salt to taste
    • black pepper to taste
    • 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
    • Lime wedges for serving
    • Cilantro for serving

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • In a small bowl mix together spices, salt, black pepper, and diced chicken thighs.
    • Brown the chicken in a medium or large skillet over medium-high heat. Lower the heat and add in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Set aside.
    • Clean the skillet with paper towels and add sweet potatoes, jalapenos, garlic, bell peppers. Stir to combine and cook for another 5-8 minutes until warmed through and veggies softened. Stir in salsa, black beans.
    • Top with cheese and close the lid. Once cheese is melted, remove the skillet from heat. Serve with a drizzle of squeezed lime juice and freshly chopped cilantro and quinoa.
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    Nutrition Facts
    Mexican Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 366 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15g23%
    Saturated Fat 6g38%
    Trans Fat 0.01g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Cholesterol 70mg23%
    Sodium 927mg40%
    Potassium 821mg23%
    Carbohydrates 29g10%
    Fiber 7g29%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 30g60%
    Vitamin A 10255IU205%
    Vitamin C 27mg33%
    Calcium 96mg10%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    (Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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    1. Julia | The Yummy Bowl

      November 11, 2022 at 6:21 pm

      5 stars
      This Mexican Chicken Quinoa Sweet Potato Skillet is a scrumptious, fulfilling, and easy-to-make

      Reply
    2. Kushigalu

      January 21, 2023 at 8:02 am

      5 stars
      Love the combination of ingredients here. SO flavorful

      Reply
      • Julia | The Yummy Bowl

        January 22, 2023 at 1:11 pm

        it is our favorite! glad you liked it, thanks!

        Reply
    3. Ned

      January 21, 2023 at 2:19 pm

      5 stars
      Dang that was soooo yummy! My family loved it. Can't wait to put this on the family rotation!

      Reply
      • Julia | The Yummy Bowl

        January 22, 2023 at 1:10 pm

        glad you liked it Ned!

        Reply
    4. Lima Ekram

      January 21, 2023 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      Love the use of quinoa in this recipe! It was delicious!

      Reply
      • Julia | The Yummy Bowl

        January 22, 2023 at 1:10 pm

        thank you!

        Reply
    5. Tara

      January 21, 2023 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      Such a wonderful combination of flavors all packed into one pot! I love all those spices and the color from the sweet potato.

      Reply
      • Julia | The Yummy Bowl

        January 22, 2023 at 1:08 pm

        thank you, glad you like it!

        Reply
    6. Jill

      January 21, 2023 at 5:49 pm

      5 stars
      Mexican flavors are my favorite to combine with sweet potatoes. Love how quickly this came together. Healthy and tasty!

      Reply
      • Julia | The Yummy Bowl

        January 22, 2023 at 1:08 pm

        Mexican flavors are our favorite too! Thank you!

        Reply

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