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Baked Cubano Chicken

Cubano chicken is a baked chicken recipe that has all the flavors of a Cuban sandwich. Chicken breasts create a base layer for the other ingredients. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 714 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Cuban

Ingredients

  • 2-15 oz Cans Black Beans
  • 1 tsp adobo seasoning
  • 4 chicken breasts 2 lbs boneless and skinless
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 8 ham slices
  • 2 cups carnitas meat
  • 8 long dill pickle slices
  • 12 swiss cheese slices

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Place the black beans in a rectangle 9x12" casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray or vegetable oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the Adobo Seasoning.
  3. Layer the chicken breasts on top of the black beans and season with remaining Adobo seasoning. Baste the chicken with the yellow mustard.
  4. Add 2 slices of ham on top of each chicken breast, then half a cup of the carnitas.
  5. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts. (See Note 1)
  6. Remove from oven and add 2 dill pickles and then 2 Swiss cheese slices to each piece of chicken. Put it back in the oven, uncovered for 5 minutes. Allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing or serving.

Notes

  • If chicken breasts are too thick (1 inch or more), slice in half horizontally and pound between sheets of plastic wrap for even thickness. For best results, use an instant read thermometer, the chicken is cooked when it reaches internal temperature of 165°F.

Nutrition Information

Calories 714kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 100g (200%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 237mg (79%) Sodium 1886mg (79%) Potassium 1606mg (46%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 221IU (4%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 881mg (88%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 714

% Daily Value*

Calories 714kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 100g 200%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 237mg 79%
Sodium 1886mg 79%
Potassium 1606mg 34%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 221IU 4%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 881mg 88%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.