⏱ 25 min totalSouthwest Chicken Skillet
Per 1 serving · 478 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein45g30% of calories
- Carbs62g41% of calories
- Fat19g28% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Southwest Chicken Skillet (478 g) has 605 calories, with 45 g of protein, 62 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (41% of calories). It is high in protein (91% DV), dietary fiber (35% DV) and Vitamin A (20% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 70%, 40% and 27% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein91%
- Dietary fiber35%
- Vitamin A20%
- Vitamin K22%
- Thiamine36%
- Riboflavin (B2)29%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E19%
- Pantothenic acid19%
- Potassium19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium70%
- Saturated fat40%
- Cholesterol27%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ cup White rice
¼ cup Salsa- ½ cup Canned chicken
¼ can Black beans
¼ tbsp Chili powder
½ cup Chicken broth
¼ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
½ medium Scallions
Directions
- 1
Combine the rice, salsa, chicken, drained black beans, chili powder, and chicken broth in a large skillet. Stir until evenly mixed.
- 2
Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, bring to a full boil over high heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 3
Turn off the heat and let it rest with the lid on for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the mixture with a fork, ensuring all liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- 4
Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top, cover, and let it sit until the cheese melts.
- 5
Slice the green onions and sprinkle over the melted cheese before serving hot.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (478 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 176 μg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 26 μg | 22% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 36% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 29% |
| Niacin | 7 mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | 37% |
| Folate (B9) | 193 μg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 56% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 19% |
| Choline | 121 mg | 22% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 296 mg | 30% |
| Iron | 6 mg | 80% |
| Potassium | 903 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 91 mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 511 mg | 73% |
| Zinc | 5 mg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 36 μg | 66% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 39 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 537 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 10 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 4,103 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 127 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.3 μg | — |
Burning 605 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 115minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 73minCycling (moderate)
- 50minRunning (6 mph)
- 85minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Southwest Chicken Skillet?
One serving of Southwest Chicken Skillet (1 serving) has 605 calories, which works out to 127 calories per 100 g. That is about 30% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Southwest Chicken Skillet high in protein?
Yes. It has 45 g of protein per serving, and 30% of its calories come from protein (7.5 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Southwest Chicken Skillet keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 52 g of net carbs and 41% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Southwest Chicken Skillet?
1615 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Southwest Chicken Skillet?
3.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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