One-Pan Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

A quick and flavorful stir fry combining tender chicken breast with smoky black beans and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a busy weeknight. This Mexican-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, black beans, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced chicken breast
• 1 cup, cooked and drained black beans
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 small, diced yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 small diced yellow onion to the skillet, sauté for 2 minutes until the onion softens and garlic is fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, 1 cup cooked and drained black beans, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently until the peppers are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, stirring to coat all ingredients. Cook another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Season with salt and black pepper to taste, remove from heat, and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over the top before serving warm.