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 delicious one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and zesty Ro-tel tomatoes, all topped with melty Mexican cheese. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with family and friends. Plus, it’s versatile enough to serve over rice, wrapped in tortillas, or on its own. Packed with protein and fiber, this meal is as nourishing as it is satisfying. Enjoy a flavorful dinner that requires minimal cleanup and maximum taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 (10-ounce) can Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chilies
- 1 (14-ounce) can black beans
- 1 (12-ounce) can corn
- 1 cup 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 your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut chicken breasts into thinner cutlets and season with garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté chopped onion in the same skillet until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add drained Ro-tel tomatoes, black beans, corn, and smoked paprika; heat through.
- Return chicken to skillet and top with the mixture and cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of skillet meal (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg