Flavor-Packed Ground Chicken Skillet Meal
Savor the scrumptious flavors of this ground chicken skillet dinner, featuring tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, zesty tomatoes, and aromatic spices. This dish is not only quick and easy to prepare but also healthy, making it perfect for busy weeknights. With a delightful blend of textures and tastes, this meal will have your family coming back for seconds!
ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
steps
- 1.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2.
Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- 3.
Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 4.
Add ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5.
Mix in diced bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 6.
Pour in diced tomatoes and add chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- 7.
Stir well and let the mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes to meld the flavors.
- 8.
Serve hot over quinoa or rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.