Santa Fe Chicken

5 from 1 vote

Santa Fe Chicken in a skillet is a flavorful recipe that's quick to make and perfect for any weeknight dinner. Packed with hearty black beans, sweet corn, and melted cheese.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Tex Mex

Keyword: 30 minute dinner, easy chicken dinner

Servings:

Calories: 436kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion chopped
1 cup salsa or picante sauce
1 can black beans drained & rinsed, 14 ounces
1 cup frozen corn
1 ½ cups Mexican cheese blend
¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside. 1 tablespoon olive oil
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. 1 medium yellow onion
Stir in the salsa, black beans, and frozen corn. Cook for 3-4 minutes until everything is heated through. 1 cup salsa, 1 can black beans, 1 cup frozen corn
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Sprinkle the Mexican cheese blend over the chicken and bean mixture. 1 ½ cups Mexican cheese blend
Cover the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Sprinkle the fresh cilantro over the top before serving. ¼ cup fresh cilantro

Notes

If you don't have black beans, you can substitute with pinto beans, kidney beans, or even chickpeas.
Make slow cooker santa fe chicken! Sear the chicken breasts, then place them in a slow cooker along with the other ingredients (except the cheese). Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Sprinkle the cheese over the chicken for the last 30 minutes to allow it to melt.
Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 4, with 1 serving being 1 chicken breast and 1/4 of the bean and corn mixture. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **

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