Cheesy Ground Chicken Skillet
A quick and easy cheesy ground chicken skillet perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: spices (like paprika or Italian seasoning)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the diced onion and bell pepper for about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Brown the ground chicken, cooking until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Melt the cheese over the chicken and cover until melted (about 2-3 minutes).
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can be reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg