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30-Minute Santa Fe Chicken Skillet

30-Minute Santa Fe Chicken Skillet

Experience the 30-Minute Santa Fe Chicken Skillet, a quick and healthy dish bursting with flavor from chicken, black beans, and southwestern spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Cut into cutlets
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground for best flavor
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 1 can Ro-tel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
  • 1 can Black Beans Canned for convenience
  • 1 cup Corn Frozen or fresh
For the Topping
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 cup Mexican Cheese Blend Dairy-free options available
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro Optional for garnishing

Equipment

  • large oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the chicken breasts into cutlets and season with garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Cook the chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add more olive oil if necessary and sauté the chopped onion for about 5 minutes until soft.
  4. Stir in the Ro-tel, black beans, corn, and smoked paprika. Cook for 2 minutes, mixing well.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, layer the vegetables on top, and sprinkle with Mexican cheese blend.
  6. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and cheese is bubbly.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure the chicken cutlets are evenly sliced for consistent cooking. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust spices to match your heat preference.

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