Description
Santa Fe Chicken is a flavorful and satisfying one-pan meal that combines juicy chicken breasts with black beans, corn, tomatoes, and melted cheese. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a family dinner or a casual gathering with friends. The Southwestern-inspired flavors will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Toppings:
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: In a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish, place the seasoned chicken. Mix black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes in a bowl, then pour around the chicken.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Add cheese: Remove foil, sprinkle cheese over the chicken, and bake uncovered for 5 more minutes until melted.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Serve over rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
- This dish can be prepped ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
