Description
This Santa Fe Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with flavorful black beans, corn, salsa, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for Santa Fe Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet. Season chicken breasts with spices and sear for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Add ingredients: Spread black beans and corn around the chicken. Pour salsa over the top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil, add cheese, and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with cilantro and lime. Serve with rice, tortillas, or salad.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use hot salsa or add jalapeños before baking.
- This dish can also be made in a slow cooker—just layer the ingredients and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
