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30-Minute Santa Fe Chicken Skillet

Quick & Delicious 30-Minute Santa Fe Chicken Skillet Recipe

This 30-Minute Santa Fe Chicken Skillet is a quick, one-pan meal that combines juicy chicken, black beans, and corn for a healthy and flavorful dinner option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Cut into uniform cutlets
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 1 can (10 oz) Ro-tel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
  • 1 can (15 oz) Black Beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn Frozen corn makes prep easy
For the Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Customize to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Mexican Cheese Blend Substitute with dairy-free cheese if desired
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather all the ingredients.
  2. Slice the chicken breasts in half to create uniform cutlets and season with garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Remove the chicken and add chopped onion to the skillet, sautéing for about 5 minutes until soft.
  5. Stir in the Ro-tel tomatoes, black beans, corn, and smoked paprika; cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Nestle the chicken back in the skillet and sprinkle with Mexican cheese blend.
  7. Bake for 5-7 minutes until cheese is bubbly and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
  8. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture.

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