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Santa Fe Chicken Skillet

30-Minute Santa Fe Chicken Skillet for Bold Flavor Lovers

This Santa Fe Chicken Skillet is quick, comforting, and bursting with bold southwest flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southwest
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • to taste salt & pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with avocado oil
For the Skillet
  • 1 medium onion yellow or white
  • 1 can Ro-tel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies can substitute with any canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 can black beans can substitute with pinto or refried beans
  • 1 cup corn frozen corn works as well
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika regular paprika can be used in a pinch
For Topping
  • 1 cup Mexican cheese blend can substitute with cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • to taste fresh cilantro omit if desired

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and position the oven rack in the middle.
  2. Slice the chicken breasts into four cutlets. Season with garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and pan-fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions for about 5 minutes until soft.
  5. Add Ro-tel tomatoes, black beans, corn, and smoked paprika to the onions. Heat through for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the bean and corn mixture over it. Sprinkle cheese on top.
  7. Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F and the cheese is melted.
  8. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Enjoy all the flavors without the fuss of multiple pots and pans! Leftovers can be used in salads or wraps.

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