Venezuelan Chicken Skillet
A flavorful and spicy Venezuelan-inspired skillet dish made with chicken, zesty vegetables, and tender beef. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- ●1/2 cup 1/2 cup zesty diced tomatoesfresh or canned
- ●1/4 cup 1/4 cup chopped venezuelan chorizooptional
- ●1/2 cup 1/2 cup sliced red onionthinly sliced
- ●1/2 cup 1/2 cup sliced bell pepperany color
- ●1 tsp 1 tsp ground cuminor to taste
- ●1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp cayenne pepperor to taste
- ● salt and pepperto taste
- ●2 tbsp 2 tbsp olive oilor other cooking oil
- ●2 cloves 2 cloves garlicminced
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet.
- 5
Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet.
- 6
Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add the chorizo (if using), cumin, and cayenne pepper to the skillet.
- 8
Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 9
Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 10
Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 11
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 12
Serve hot and enjoy!