Southwestern Chicken Stir-Fry
Southwestern Chicken Stir-Fry brings tender, taco-seasoned chicken together with crisp bell peppers and hearty black beans, all bound by a tangy salsa finish. Melted Cheddar adds richness that balances gentle heat and bright pepper sweetness. Serve it for a fast weeknight dinner when you want bold flavor and satisfying texture in one skillet.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Southwestern Chicken Stir-Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 74 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, then cook and stir the green and red bell pepper until they start to turn tender, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Set the peppers aside.
- 3
Combine the flour and taco seasoning in a bowl, and stir in the chicken pieces, a few at a time, to coat them thoroughly with the flour mixture.
- 4
Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook and stir the chicken until it is no longer pink and the coating is browned, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the bell peppers, black beans, and salsa, and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
- 6
To serve, sprinkle each portion with Cheddar cheese.
- Calories 600.77 kcal High 30%
- Protein 46.8 g Good Source 94%
- Carbohydrate 50.95 g 19%
- Total Fat 24.68 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 9.53 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 115.64 mg High 39%
- Sodium 1116.51 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 10.85 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 10.07 g --
- Added Sugars 2.01 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 438.56 mg Good Source 34%
- Iron 4.61 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 813.74 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 141.49 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 59.9 mg Good Source 67%
- Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Southwestern Chicken Stir Fry is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Beans, Chicken Breast, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 600.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Southwestern Chicken Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Beans, Chicken Breast, Green Bell Pepper, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Southwestern Chicken Stir-Fry?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 600.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Southwestern Chicken Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Southwestern Chicken Stir-Fry healthy?
- Southwestern Chicken Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 600.77 calories and 46.8 g of protein, or 94% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1116.51 mg (49% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.53 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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