MEXICAN CHICKEN, SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN SKILLET

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MEXICAN CHICKEN, SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN SKILLET

I have some extra baked sweet potatoes in the fridge, and the rest of the ingredients on hand, so I'm going to make t as it reads except I'm going to leave out the sweet potatoes and serve the chicken filling on top to the potatoes I have by putting cheese on top and then reheating it all in the oven. I think it will be delish! Thanks for the inspiration!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 sweet potato, peeled, par-cooked and diced (see note on par-cooking)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 15 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 4 ounces diced green chiles (canned)
• 1/3 cup salsa or red enchilada sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Frist, Heat the olive oil in a large (10-12 inch) cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Second, In a small bowl combine all of the spices.
3. Then the skillet is hot add in the chicken and spread into an even layer, then sprinkle with half of the spice blend.
4. Then Sauté the chicken for approximately 3 minutes then add in the onion.
5. Then Continue to cook for several more minutes or until the onion has softened and the chicken is cooked through.
6. When 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.
7. Then Stir together and cook until the mixture is heated through, approximately 2-3 minutes.
8. When Squeeze the lime juice over everything then top with the shredded cheese.
9. Then Cover with a lid or lay a piece of foil on top of the skillet until the cheese has melted.
10. When Garnish with cilantro and serve.
11. Enjoy It !

Recipes adapted from :   iowagirleats.com