Mexican Chicken With Sweet Potatoes

 Mexican Chicken flavored with herbs and spices to make this a very tasty dish. Add a sweet potato, corn, and black beans for color and flavor. This is an easy dish to prepare and serve for your family.

You can drain and rinse the black beans off, but I do not do that step.  It adds flavor to the dish. However, feel free to rinse and drain them if you wish. 

Ingredients

1 sweet potato, partially cooked
1/4 c. water
1 Tbs. olive oil
1.5 lbs. chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
1 onion, diced
1 sweet pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1  tsp. paprika
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1.4 tsp. coriander
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
1 c. tomatoes, chopped or cherry tomatoes cut in half
1 (15 oz. ) can black beans
1 1/2 c. frozen corn or 1 (15 oz.)can of corn, drained
1 (4 oz.) can green chilies, diced
1/3 c. salsa
1 Tbs. lime juice
1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

Cut the sweet potato in half lengthwise.  Place it cut side down in a shallow microwave safe bowl or a dish with sides.

Pour in the water and cover the dish with a sheet of plastic wrap. Poke some holes in the plastic to allow the steam to escape. 

Microwave for 3 to 5 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender.  Do not fully cook the sweet potato.  Cut into bite-sized pieces.

In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, oregano, onion powder, coriander, and red pepper flakes. 

In a large cast iron skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Carefully add the chicken pieces.

Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over the chicken and stir to coat.  Sauté the chicken for about 3 minutes.  

Add the onion, sweet pepper and jalapeno pepper. Cook and stir for another 3 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked, and the vegetables are tender.  Lower the heat to medium.  Taste a piece of chicken.  Season with salt and pepper if desired.

Stir in the other half of the spice blend.  Add the sweet potato, tomatoes, black beans, green chilies, and salsa.  Add salt and pepper and pepper to taste.

Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until everything is heated through and hot. 

Mix in the lime juice. 

Sprinkle the cheese over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the cheese is melted.