Description
Looking for a quick and delicious dinner option? This Santa Fe Chicken Skillet is your answer! Packed with tender chicken, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and zesty Ro-tel tomatoes, it brings the vibrant flavors of the Southwest to your table in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this one-pan wonder not only saves time on cleanup but also delivers a nutritious meal that your family will love. With its customizable ingredients and bold spices, this dish is sure to become a go-to favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut chicken breasts lengthwise into thinner cutlets; season with garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove from pan.
- Sauté chopped onion in the same skillet until softened.
- Add Ro-tel tomatoes, black beans, corn, and smoked paprika; heat through while scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Return chicken to skillet; spoon the mixture over it and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg