CHICKEN SWEET POTATO SKILLET

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One of the first things my husband made for me was a variation of this chicken sweet potato skillet. Over the years, it has become a family favorite. Top with cheese, sour cream, avocado, lettuce or anything else your family likes. -MacKenzie Wright, San Antonio, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed (about 1/2-inch cubes)
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup salsa
1/2 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Sour cream and minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sweet potatoes and onion; cook and stir until lightly browned, 5-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in chicken, black beans, zucchini, broth, salsa, red pepper and seasonings., Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until sweet potatoes are tender, 10-12 minutes. If desired, serve with sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 826mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 29g protein.