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Cowboy Chicken
This cowboy chicken recipe is packed with bold flavors. The hearty chicken is seared with lots of vibrant seasonings, surrounded by corn, black beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes, all smothered in melty cheese.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 990 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, about 2 pounds
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ yellow onion, chopped, about 1/3 cup
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes,
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup shredded mexican blend cheese,
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ¼ teaspoon chili powder. Divide this mixture in half.
- Rub the chicken breasts with half of the spice mixture. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil, in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear 4 chicken breasts, for 2-3 minutes on each side in the skillet. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add ½ yellow onion,, chopped, to the skillet and saute until tender. Add in 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained, 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained, 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes, with their juice, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and remaining seasoning blend.
- Stir and cook until the mixture comes to a gentile boil. Remove from heat and add the chicken breasts back to the skillet. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, over the chicken.
- Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes until it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
- Top with ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped and serve on its own or over rice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
990kcal
(50%)
Carbohydrates
132g
(44%)
Protein
63g
(126%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
172mg
(57%)
Sodium
1936mg
(81%)
Potassium
1340mg
(38%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
98g
(196%)
Vitamin A
1712IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
310mg
(31%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 990
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 990kcal | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 132g | 44% |
| Protein | 63g | 126% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1936mg | 81% |
| Potassium | 1340mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 98g | 196% |
| Vitamin A | 1712IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 310mg | 31% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.