Description
This Santa Fe Chicken Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan dish that combines tender chicken with black beans, corn, and bold spices. It brings the flavors of the Southwest to your kitchen with minimal effort.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
- Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir everything together. Let it cook for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the skillet and cover until melted.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, swap the chicken for extra beans like pinto or kidney beans and add more vegetables.
To make it spicier, toss in a few sliced jalapeños or add a dash of hot sauce.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To reheat, warm in a skillet or microwave with a splash of water or broth to keep it moist.
For a low-carb version, skip the corn and black beans, and add extra vegetables like zucchini or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
