Mexican Chicken and Potatoes
Mexican chicken and potatoes is a hearty one pan dinner that's great for weeknights! Chunks of chicken breasts, potatoes, green chiles, flavorful spices, and gooey melted cheese round out this Mexican-inspired meal!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 pound potatoes cut into 1/4 inch cubes
- 1 pound chicken breasts cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 poblano pepper seeds removed and diced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste I use approximately 1 kosher salt
- 4 ounces canned diced green chiles
- 1/2 cup jarred salsa I used salsa verde
- 2 teaspoons chili powder (mild)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 cup shredded Oaxaca cheese or monterey jack, cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot swirl it to coat the bottom of the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Add the potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 6-8 minutes or until the potatoes are turning golden and start to become tender (they will still be too firm to eat). Stir them often.
- Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet and add in the remaining tablespoon of oil and the chicken. Cook the chicken until it's partially cooked, 3-4 minutes, then add in the onion, poblano, green chiles, spices, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the onion and pepper have softened.
- Stir in the salsa and then top with the cheese. Cook for another minute until it melts. Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve hot.
Notes
The leftovers will keep for up to 4 days. You can also freeze them in an airtight container for 2-3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 659mg | Potassium: 1159mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1021IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 3mg