Air Fryer Southwest Chicken Skillet
The use of an air fryer and a skillet make this dish a cinch to make! Minimal dishes and full of flavor, you're sure to love this air fryer Southwest Chicken Skillet
Equipment
- Skillet with a cover
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast cubed into bitesize pieces
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 can unsalted diced tomatoes
- 1 can black beans rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Fresh cilantro and green onions optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- Dash of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine seasoning mix. Reserve ½ tablespoon and set aside for seasoning the rice.
- Mix the remaining seasoning mix with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon water. Place the cubed chicken in a plastic bag. Pour the seasoning mixture over the chicken, massaging it into pieces. Seal and allow to marinate for at least 3 hours.
- When you are ready to cook the chicken, start the rice according to the package directions. Once the water is boiling, add rice and the diced tomatoes, black beans, frozen corn, and reserved seasoning blend. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Meanwhile, preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees. Spray with cooking spray. Cook chicken for 10-15 minutes, tossing once or twice.
- Immediately after the rice mixture is done cooking, top with shredded cheese and cover, removing from heat. Serve once the cheese has melted, topping with chicken, cilantro, and sliced green onions.
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