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Tex-Mex Chicken Skillet

Makes 2 servings. About 650-800 kcal, 65-80 g protein, 25-40 g carbs, 20-35 g fat per serving. Part of The Plan.

Ingredients

1.5 lbboneless, skinless chicken breast
2bell peppers
1 mediumyellow onion
1 mediumavocado
40 gshredded cheddar
4 cupsshredded romaine
1/2 cupsalsa (mild)
1/2 cupplain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 tspolive oil
2 tspcumin + 1 tsp smoked paprika + 1 tsp garlic powder + lime juice

Process

  1. Dice the chicken; season with cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat oil; sear chicken in a single layer (batches if needed) to 165F.
  3. Slice peppers and onion; cook 5-7 minutes, then stir in salsa and lime juice and simmer 1-2 minutes.
  4. Dice the avocado. Serve the skillet over romaine; top with avocado and cheddar, dividing both evenly. Thin yogurt with lime juice and water into a crema for topping.

Note: Keep the salsa mild. Measure the avocado and cheese and split them evenly.