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Santa Fe Chicken Skillet

Easy Santa Fe Chicken Skillet for Bold Flavor Lovers

Enjoy a Quick & Irresistible Santa Fe Chicken Skillet bursting with bold flavors, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts sliced into cutlets
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder or paprika for milder heat
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 1 can Ro-tel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies drained
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn frozen is quick
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Mexican Cheese Blend dairy-free cheese for dairy-free version
  • to taste Fresh Cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather your ingredients.
  2. Slice the chicken breasts into cutlets and season with garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, then sauté the seasoned chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Sauté the chopped onion in the same skillet until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the drained Ro-tel, black beans, corn, and smoked paprika to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the vegetable mixture, and sprinkle with cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven, garnish with cilantro, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prep vegetables and season chicken up to 24 hours in advance to save time. Adjust the chili powder to manage spice levels for your preference.

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