This one pan Mango Salsa Chicken is sure to be your new favorite zero-fuss dinner! Fast and flavorful, this dish also includes butter beans so it’s filling and hearty.
Packed with savory protein, you can have this chicken on the table in 15 minutes. Vibrant and feel-good, I guarantee this recipe will become a favorite in your rotation!
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🩵 About This Recipe
I'm all about easy, quick meals that still deliver on flavor and don't sacrifice on nutrition! This one pot chicken and butter beans dish has only 4 ingredients and is ready in 20 minutes for an amazing weeknight dinner!
Great to serve over rice or pasta, this is a budget-friendly dish that's still pack with wholesome flavor for a meal the whole family will love. Using salsa to make a quick mango sauce for chicken is what takes this recipe to the next level!
And if you love cooking with chicken and need more quick and easy recipes, my Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore and this One Skillet Creamy Tomato Chicken are other amazing options!
🧂 Gather Your Ingredients
- cooked chicken - shred a rotisserie chicken, bake chicken breasts, or use some frozen grilled chicken.
- mango salsa - provides a unique blend of sweet and savory flavors.
- frozen corn
- butter beans - affordable and hearty, these make your chicken dish even more filling!
🔪 Let's Make Mango Salsa Chicken!
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Warm Chicken
Heat the cooked chicken for a minute or two over medium heat.
Add Other Ingredients
Lightly drain the salsa, then add to the pan alongside the corn and beans.
Heat Through
Cook over medium for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
💡 Expert Tips and Tricks
- If you have chicken leftovers feel free to use though--otherwise you can bake some chicken breasts and dice them up, or purchase a rotisserie chicken and dice or shred that.
- Be sure to drain some of the liquid from the salsa to avoid the chicken from becoming too watery.
- Frozen corn can be added right from the freezer--no need to thaw first!
- The same is true of frozen chicken, but it'll need a couple extra minutes of cooking time before you add the other ingredients.
❔ FAQs
Luckily, this recipe calls for cooked chicken so you won't need to worry about that! But generally, an internal temperature of 165 indicates fully cooked chicken.
A cast iron skillet is always a good option for this kind of recipe, but anything nonstick that has high sides will work just fine!
📝 Substitutions and Variations
- Black beans or pinto beans can be used instead of butter beans for a different flavor.
- Pineapple salsa or peach salsa are also great options instead of the mango! You could even mix two or more varieties together for a unique flavor blend.
- For an extra veggie boost, mix in spinach and/or kale to wilt towards the end of cooking.
- Add some heat with diced jalapeno or a splash of hot sauce.
Kristin’s Kitchen Tip
Using leftover chicken from another recipe is a great way to give it new life with this mango salsa chicken!
🥡 Storage and Reheating
Allow any leftovers to cool and transfer to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for 3 days or so. I don't recommend freezing because the texture of the beans will be altered.
To reheat, microwave or transfer back to a skillet over medium heat until heated through.
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🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
This mango salsa chicken and butter beans is great served over rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa. My Cilantro Lime Rice and this Instant Pot Quinoa are a couple of great options! You can also top with avocado, sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, or some chopped cilantro. Tortilla chips or warm tortillas are also fun to include for dipping, scooping, and wrapping.
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- Chicken Potato Bake - One of my favorite easy recipes, this simple and cheesy chicken comes together in minutes.
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Mango Sauce for Chicken and Butter Beans
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📋 Recipe Card
One Pan Mango Salsa Chicken And Butter Beans
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cooked bite-sized pieces of chicken
- 16 ounces mango salsa
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 15.5 ounces butter beans, drained and rinsed (1 can)
- 1 lime (optional)
- chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Spray a skillet with non-stick cooking spray, add the cooked chicken and heat for a minute or two over medium heat (heat 3-4 extra minutes if your chicken is frozen).12 ounces cooked bite-sized pieces of chicken
- Lightly drain the salsa. Add the salsa, corn, and butter beans to the skillet, and cook for 10 minutes or until hot, stirring occasionally.16 ounces mango salsa, 1 cup frozen corn, 15.5 ounces butter beans, drained and rinsed
- When serving, squeeze lime juice on top and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.1 lime, chopped cilantro for garnish
Notes
Prep Tips:
- Leftover rotisserie chicken works really well in this recipe.
- Lightly draining the salsa prevents the dish from becoming too watery.
- Frozen corn can be added straight from the freezer without thawing first.
Variation Suggestions:
- Swap in black beans or pinto beans instead of butter beans for a different flavor and texture.
- Use pineapple or peach salsa in place of mango salsa for a fun tropical twist.
- Stir in baby spinach or kale at the end of cooking until wilted for an extra veggie boost.
- Add a chopped jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce for some heat.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa to make it more filling.
- Top with avocado slices, a dollop of sour cream, or shredded cheese.
- Pair with tortilla chips or warm flour tortillas for scooping or wrapping.
Storage Info For Leftovers:
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
- You can freeze this but it’s not ideal, as the texture of the beans may be affected.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
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