Description
This Santa Fe Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken with a variety of southwestern-inspired ingredients. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or meal prep, this one-pan dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Dish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Add-ins:
- 1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
- 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken: Add chicken pieces, season with spices, and cook until browned.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in corn, black beans, salsa, and bell peppers. Cook until heated through.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheeses over the top, cover, and cook until melted.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve warm over rice, in tortillas, or on its own.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use hot salsa or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
