Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with this quick and easy Santa Fe Chicken Skillet. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying one-pan meal that boasts tender chicken, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and zesty Ro-tel tomatoes—all topped with melted cheese. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, and its colorful ingredients make it a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Plus, with the ability to customize your spice levels and add your favorite vegetables, it caters to everyone’s tastes. Serve it over rice or with warm tortillas for an unforgettable dinner experience that will delight your family and impress your guests.
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
- Fresh cilantro (chopped) (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Season with garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken cutlets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté chopped onion in the same skillet for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in drained Ro-tel tomatoes, black beans, corn, and smoked paprika; heat through for a couple of minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon mixture over it, and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F) and cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of recipe (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 725mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg