Description
Santa Fe Chicken is a vibrant dish loaded with spices, creamy cheese, and fresh ingredients, making it ideal for quick dinners or comforting family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 10-ounce can Ro-tel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 14-ounce can black beans
- 12-ounce can corn
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare chicken by cutting breast halves lengthwise.
- Season chicken cutlets with garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and brown chicken cutlets on both sides for 3-4 minutes.
- Sauté chopped onions in the same skillet for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in Ro-tel tomatoes, black beans, corn, and smoked paprika, heating through for 2 minutes.
- Nestle the browned chicken back in the skillet, top with the bean mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and cheese is melted.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To freeze, place in a freezer-safe dish for up to 3 months.
Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg