Description
This Santa Fe Chicken Skillet recipe is a delicious and easy one-pan dinner that’s full of Tex-Mex flavors. Tender chicken, black beans, corn, and peppers come together with melted cheese and fresh cilantro for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and Others:
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 small red onion (chopped)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (15 oz) can corn (drained)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cook chicken with spices until browned and cooked through.
- Add Vegetables: Sauté bell peppers and onion until slightly softened.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in beans, corn, and rice; cook until heated through.
- Melt Cheese: Sprinkle cheddar over the top, cover, and let melt.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with lime juice, top with cilantro, and serve.
Notes
- You can use leftover rice or a microwave rice pouch for convenience.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Great served with tortilla chips, avocado slices, or sour cream on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
