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Santa Fe Chicken Skillet

Delicious Santa Fe Chicken Skillet Ready in Just 30 Minutes

Santa Fe Chicken Skillet is a quick and flavorful dish combining chicken, black beans, and cheese, perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts cut into thinner cutlets for quicker cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or substitute with fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to taste for heat level
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white
  • 1 can Ro-tel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chiles
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn can use frozen corn
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika can use regular paprika
  • 1 cup Mexican Cheese Blend or Cheddar/Monterey Jack
  • to taste Fresh Cilantro optional for garnish

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) with the rack positioned in the middle.
  2. Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into thinner cutlets and season with garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Add chopped onion to the same skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in the drained tomatoes, black beans, corn, and smoked paprika; mix well and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet, pour some tomato mixture over the chicken, and sprinkle with cheese.
  7. Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and cheese is bubbly.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure skillet is oven-safe. Don’t overcrowd chicken for even cooking. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.

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