Description
This Santa Fe Chicken dish is a delightful mix of flavors with juicy chicken breasts, black beans, and melted cheese, all baked to perfection. Perfect for a quick family dinner or casual gatherings, it’s simple to make and irresistibly tasty!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 10-ounce can Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chilies
- 1 14-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 12-ounce can corn
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season with garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté chopped onion in the same skillet for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add Ro-tel tomatoes, black beans, corn, and smoked paprika. Heat for about 2 minutes, mixing in flavors.
- Nestle chicken back in skillet, topping with the bean and corn mixture, and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F and the cheese is melted. Optionally broil for 2-3 minutes for a golden crust.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
To store, cool and refrigerate in an airtight container for 3–4 days, or freeze for up to three months.
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with portobello mushrooms or tofu.
Ensure chicken is not overcooked to maintain juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg