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Santa Fe Chicken Skillet

Santa Fe Chicken Skillet

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Enjoy a flavorful Santa Fe Chicken Skillet loaded with beans, corn, and cheese ready in just 30 minutes! Try this easy recipe today!

Ingredients

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  • 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, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise; season with garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Sear seasoned chicken in olive oil in an oven-safe skillet until golden on both sides; set aside.
  4. Sauté chopped onion in the same skillet until softened.
  5. Add Ro-tel tomatoes, black beans, corn, and smoked paprika; heat through.
  6. Return chicken to skillet; top with vegetable mixture and cheese.
  7. Bake for 5-7 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F and cheese is melted.

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