Description
Santa Fe Chicken Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and Mexican spices, topped with melted cheese for a flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (10 ounce) can Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chilies, drained
- 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 (12 ounce) can corn, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion until translucent.
- Add drained tomatoes, black beans, corn, and smoked paprika. Cook 3–5 minutes until heated through.
- Return chicken to skillet, sprinkle with Mexican cheese blend, and cover until cheese melts.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with rice, tortillas, or over salad for a complete meal.
- Adjust spice levels by using mild or hot Ro-tel tomatoes.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-American