High-Protein Dinner • 29 Minutes • High Protein

Creamy Chicken Poblano Skillet

Air-fried chicken with a cauliflower-rice, black bean, and corn skillet topped with creamy poblano sauce and salsa verde protein chips.

44gProtein
410Calories
29Minutes
4Serving

Creamy Chicken Poblano Skillet

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 14 minutes

Servings: 4

Serving Size: 5 ounces skillet mixture, 3.75 ounces cooked chicken, 1/4 cup sauce, and 1/2 ounce protein chips

Macros Per Serving: 410 calories | 44g protein | 33g carbohydrates | g sugar | g fiber | 13g fat

Behind the Recipe

The chicken cooks whole in the air fryer so it stays juicy while the skillet comes together on the stove. A measured creamy poblano topping and crunchy salsa verde chips finish each serving.

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  2. Pat the whole chicken breasts dry. Rub them evenly with the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in the air-fryer basket without overlapping. Air-fry for 10 to 14 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
  4. Confirm that the thickest part of each chicken breast has reached 165°F before eating. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  5. While the chicken cooks, lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
  6. Add the cauliflower rice and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until tender and the excess moisture has evaporated.
  7. Stir in the black beans and corn. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Combine the poblano sauce and Greek yogurt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and microwave for another 15 seconds if needed.
  9. For each serving, plate 5 ounces of the skillet mixture with 3.75 ounces sliced cooked chicken, 1/4 cup creamy poblano sauce, and 1/2 ounce crushed salsa verde protein chips.

40/400 Notes

  • Keep the chicken breasts whole during cooking and slice only after the 5-minute rest.
  • Weigh the cooked skillet mixture during taste testing to confirm the 20-ounce finished yield before final nutrition publication.
  • Keep the protein chips separate until serving so they stay crunchy.

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