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Chicken Santa Fe
This chicken santa fe recipe is Mexican seasoned chicken breasts smothered in melted cheese, beans, corn and peppers. An easy dinner option that's great for a busy weeknight!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 313 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts I prefer to use thin cut breasts
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup corn kernels thawed if frozen
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large oven safe pan over medium high heat. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Season the chicken on both sides with the taco seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. The time may vary depending on the thickness of your chicken.
- Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the chicken breasts. Add the beans, red bell pepper and corn on top of the cheese.
- Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
101mg
(34%)
Sodium
459mg
(19%)
Potassium
563mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Vitamin A
315IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
2.5mg
(3%)
Calcium
221mg
(22%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 459mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 563mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 315IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 221mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.