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Cowboy Chicken Recipe
Juicy chicken breast cooked to perfection and topped with a loads of flavorful ingredients. Perfect one pan dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 364 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 15 oz black beans one can, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz diced fire-roasted tomatoes one can, drained
- 1/2 cup corn kernels canned or frozen
- 1 red bell pepper small diced
- 4 green onions chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves pressed
- 1 large lime zest, and juice of
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup shredded cheese lite
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Rub the chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, and a tablespoon of oil.
- Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on both sides.
- Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients except for the cheese.
- Top the seared chicken with the bean mixture and transfer to the oven. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of each chicken breast
- reaches 165F. Top the dish with shredded cheese and broil for a couple of minutes.
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Notes
- use lite or fat-free cheese
- This can be cooked over your stovetop if you do not want to bake
- you may use boneless chicken thighs, trim out the excess fat
Nutrition Information
Calories
364kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
778mg
(32%)
Potassium
823mg
(24%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1758IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
171mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 778mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 823mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1758IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 171mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.