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Santa Fe Chicken


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  • Author: Chef Emma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A cozy and flavor-packed dish featuring tender chicken, zesty black beans, and sweet corn, all topped with melted Tex-Mex cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced Ro-tel tomatoes
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
  • 2 teaspoons southwest spices
  • 1 cup Tex-Mex cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and southwest spices.
  3. Cook the chicken in the skillet until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
  4. Add black beans, Ro-tel tomatoes, and corn to the skillet, stirring well.
  5. Simmer for a few minutes to heat everything through and allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Top with Tex-Mex cheese and allow it to melt beautifully over the bubbly mixture.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite warm tortillas or over rice.

Notes

For added flavor, try mixing in jalapeños or serving with sour cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg