Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Santa Fe Chicken Skillet, a quick and satisfying one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. This dish features tender chicken simmered with zesty Ro-tel tomatoes, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, all enhanced by a blend of Southwest spices. Topped with melted cheese and garnished with fresh cilantro, every bite is packed with flavor and comfort. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a delicious meal that your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 can Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chilies
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can corn
- Mexican cheese blend
- Southwest spices (garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika)
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise; season with garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet; sear chicken until golden on both sides (3-4 minutes each).
- Sauté chopped onion in the same skillet for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in drained Ro-tel tomatoes, black beans, corn, and smoked paprika; heat through.
- Return chicken to the skillet and top with the tomato-bean-corn mixture and cheese.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the skillet (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg