Santa Fe Chicken
This flavorful and juicy chicken comes complete with corn, black beans, and plenty of melty cheese for a filling and satisfying dinner!
Servings 4
Calories 435kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise about 1/2 inch thick
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 cup onion diced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (15 ounce) Can black beans drained
- 1 (4.5 ounce) Can green chiles
- 1 (15 ounce) Can diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn
- 2 cups colby jack cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- cilantro chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and coat the both sides with the spice mixture.
- Heat a 12-inch skillet on medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the chicken and sear for 3-5 minutes, flip and cook another 3-4 minutes it doesn't have to be cooked all the way through yet. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and add in the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes or until desired softness. Add in the minced garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
- Add in the black beans, green chiles, tomatoes, and corn and cook 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the mixture.
- Dived the shredded cheese evenly on top of each chicken breast. Reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid or aluminium foil and cook another 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted and chicken reaches 165 degrees.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice on top and garnish with chopped cilantro and serve!
Notes
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be used in place of chicken breasts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 993mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1216IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 474mg | Iron: 1mg
