Description
Get ready to spice up your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and nutritious Santa Fe Chicken Skillet! This one-pan dish brings the bold flavors of the Southwest right to your table in just 30 minutes. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection and then layered with colorful black beans, sweet corn, zesty Ro-tel tomatoes, and a blend of savory spices. Topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro, this easy recipe is not only packed with flavor but also provides a healthy dose of protein and fiber. It’s a family-friendly meal that can be customized to suit any palate, making it perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 (10 oz) can Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chilies
- 1 (14 oz) can black beans
- 1 (12 oz) can corn
- Mexican cheese blend
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise; season both sides with spices.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken until golden on both sides.
- Sauté chopped onion in the same skillet until softened.
- Add Ro-tel tomatoes, drained black beans, corn, and smoked paprika; stir to combine.
- Return chicken to the skillet; top with veggie mixture and cheese.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F and cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the skillet (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 76mg