Ranch Chicken Skillet

Boy- this dish was PACKED with bold flavors that will not disappoint the taste buds.

It is a one dish meal that was quick and easy to make! All you do is chop, mix, cook, & eat!! Definitely a WINNER at this house.




Ingredients:

(Not pictured: cheese, olive oil, pepper)

2 tsp olive oil
1 lb thin sliced chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
1/2 red onion, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped (I used orange & red)
1 large zucchini, chopped
1/2 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup instant brown rice (uncooked)
1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
fresh cilantro, for garnish

Ranch seasoning:
1 tsp dill
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried minced onions
1 T parsley
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions:

1. In a 12 inch skillet, heat oil on medium high.  Add chicken, onions, and ranch seasoning blend.  Saute and stir often for 2 minutes. 

2.  Stir in bell peppers, zucchini, beans, tomatoes, rice and chicken broth.  Bring to a boil, then cover.  Simmer on low for 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in the center and rice is tender.

3.  Sprinkle cheese evenly over skillet, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.

4. Top with cilantro and serve!

21 Day Fix containers: 1 serving = 1/4 of the skillet.  1 red, 1 blue, 1 yellow, 1 1/2 green