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4.7 from 18 votes

One Pot Mexican Chicken

This one pot Mexican chicken is an easy and family friendly meal that's ready in no time!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 366 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts thin cut preferred
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil divided use
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 15- ounce can of black beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups of Frozen Corn
  • 1 small red onion finely diced
  • 1 cup of chopped seeded tomatoes
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro plus more for garnish if desired
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

Instructions

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  1. Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
  2. Sprinkle the garlic powder and cumin over the chicken breasts and season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until done. Place the chicken on a plate and cover with foil.
  4. Place the remaining teaspoon of olive oil in the pan. Add the red onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until onion has softened. Add the corn and black beans to the pan and cook for 4 minutes.
  5. Stir in the tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice. Season the mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Remove the chicken from the plate and add to the pan; heat for 2-3 minutes or until chicken is warmed through. Serve, garnished with additional chopped cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 366kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 575mg (24%) Potassium 1140mg (33%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 412IU (8%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 366

% Daily Value*

Calories 366kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 575mg 24%
Potassium 1140mg 24%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 412IU 8%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

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