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Skillet with jalapeño chicken and sliced bell peppers ready to serve

The Best Jalapeño Chicken with Bell Peppers Recipe


  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A quick and flavorful one-skillet dinner made with sliced chicken, bell peppers, and jalapeños tossed in bold spices and finished with fresh lime.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Slice and prep all ingredients before starting to cook.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Sear until golden and cooked through (6–8 minutes). Remove chicken.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, bell peppers, and jalapeños for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, squeeze in lime juice, and toss everything together for 2 more minutes.
  6. Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
  • Add honey or soy sauce for a sticky sweet finish.
  • Serve with rice, tortillas, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sauté
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 360mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: jalapeño chicken, chicken bell pepper skillet, spicy chicken dinner, weeknight chicken recipe, low carb chicken stir fry