Description
Santa Fe Chicken is a burst of flavors in one dish, featuring chicken, black beans, corn, and melted cheese. Perfect for quick dinners or meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can Ro-tel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Season chicken pieces with garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden.
- Remove chicken and sauté onions until golden.
- Mix in Ro-tel tomatoes, black beans, corn, and smoked paprika; heat through.
- Layer chicken on top, spooning the mixture over it, then top with cheese.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider using chicken thighs instead of breasts.
You can adjust the spice level by adding fresh jalapeños or using hot chili powder.
This dish holds well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg