Description
This Cowboy Chicken Recipe is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines tender chicken with savory beans, corn, gooey cheese, and crispy bacon, all baked to perfection. It’s a one-skillet meal that’s easy to make and guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- 4 strips cooked bacon, chopped
- Chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet, sear chicken on both sides until lightly browned.
- Prepare the toppings: Mix black beans and corn; spread barbecue sauce over chicken; add bean and corn mixture, cheese, and bacon.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with green onions and cilantro, serve hot with desired sides.
Notes
- You can use bone-in chicken thighs, adjusting baking time accordingly.
- For extra flavor, consider using smoked bacon and a smoky barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet + Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
