Cowboy Chicken
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This Cowboy Chicken recipe is a skillet full of taco-seasoned goodness. Featuring seared chicken breasts covered in a blanket of cheese, plus black beans, corn, and Rotel - it's a hearty, delicious, family-pleasing meal!
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Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts about 1” thick and ¾ pound each
- 1½ teaspoons Morton kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 large cloves garlic minced
- 1 small jalapeño ribs and seeds removed, minced
- 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 ounces corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 10 ounces Rotel Original tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese
- lime wedges and fresh cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Butterfly the chicken breasts to create four ½” thick pieces of chicken.
- In a small bowl, stir together the salt, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Sprinkle half of the seasoning mixture over the chicken and save the other half of the spice mix for later.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, then add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken in a single layer. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, or until nicely browned. The chicken will not be cooked all the way through – that’s okay. Remove the chicken to a plate and set it aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the garlic and jalapeno, and cook for an additional minute.
- Next add the black beans, corn, and Rotel. Sprinkle the reserved spice mixture over the top and stir to combine.
- Nestle the chicken into the vegetables and then top each chicken breast with ¼ cup of cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve immediately garnished with lime wedges and chopped cilantro. We often serve this with cilantro lime rice. Guacamole is also good!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
454kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
987mg
(41%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 454kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 987mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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