Mexican Chicken & Kidney Bean Skillet

Mexican Chicken & Kidney Bean Skillet

Smoky, tender leftover chicken tossed with kidney beans, spinach, and bold spices in one sizzling pan the whole family will devour.

⏱ 25 min total🔪 8 min prep🔥 17 min cookEasyServes 4Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables, chopped
  • 2 tbsp barbecue sauce
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. 2Add mixed vegetables and cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened.
  3. 3Add shredded chicken and kidney beans, stir to combine evenly.
  4. 4Stir in barbecue sauce, sriracha, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5Cook 5 minutes, letting flavors meld and edges lightly caramelize.
  6. 6Add spinach and toss until wilted, about 2 minutes. Serve hot.

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