Description
This Santa Fe Chicken Skillet recipe is a flavorful and easy one-pan meal that combines tender chicken breasts with black beans, corn, salsa, and melted cheese. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (frozen, canned, or fresh)
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare Skillet: Combine black beans, corn, and salsa in the skillet, heating through.
- Assemble: Return chicken to the skillet, top with bean and corn mixture, sprinkle with cheese, and cover until melted.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, cauliflower rice, or tortillas.
- For extra flavor, add sliced jalapeños or a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
- You can also slice the chicken before returning it to the skillet for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
