Description
This Santa Fe Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, zesty spices, and vibrant veggies, making it perfect for a quick, hearty dinner. Enjoy a taste of Southwestern warmth and flavor with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Chicken Breasts
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 1 can Ro-tel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
- 1 can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can Corn, drained
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 cup Mexican Cheese Blend
- Fresh Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season with spices.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and sauté chopped onion until softened.
- Add Ro-tel tomatoes, black beans, corn, and smoked paprika; heat through.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon mixture on top, and sprinkle cheese over everything.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, checking the chicken's internal temperature.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in spices for an hour before cooking.
Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness (165°F).
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg