Description
This Santa Fe Chicken Skillet is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings the flavors of the Southwest to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. With tender chicken simmered with hearty black beans, sweet corn, and zesty Ro-tel tomatoes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Topped with melty cheese and fresh cilantro, each bite bursts with flavor. Enjoy it as a standalone meal or served over fluffy rice or warm tortillas for an extra touch. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, this dish is destined to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 (10 ounce) can Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chilies (drained)
- 1 (14 ounce) can black beans (drained & rinsed)
- 1 (12 ounce) can corn (drained)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend
- Fresh cilantro (chopped, optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise; season with garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until golden (3-4 minutes per side).
- Sauté chopped onion in the same skillet until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in Ro-tel tomatoes, black beans, corn, and smoked paprika; heat through for 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet; spoon mixture over chicken and top with cheese.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F) and cheese melts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg