Santa Fe Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
436 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Tex-Mex
Santa Fe Chicken
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Santa Fe Chicken in a skillet is a flavorful recipe that's quick to make and perfect for any weeknight dinner. Packed with hearty black beans, sweet corn, and melted cheese.
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 1 cup salsa or picante sauce
- 1 can black beans drained & rinsed, 14 ounces
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 ½ cups Mexican cheese blend
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside. 1 tablespoon olive oil
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. 1 medium yellow onion
- Stir in the salsa, black beans, and frozen corn. Cook for 3-4 minutes until everything is heated through. 1 cup salsa, 1 can black beans, 1 cup frozen corn
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Sprinkle the Mexican cheese blend over the chicken and bean mixture. 1 ½ cups Mexican cheese blend
- Cover the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Sprinkle the fresh cilantro over the top before serving. ¼ cup fresh cilantro
Notes
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 4, with 1 serving being 1 chicken breast and 1/4 of the bean and corn mixture. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
- If you don't have black beans, you can substitute with pinto beans, kidney beans, or even chickpeas.
- Make slow cooker santa fe chicken! Sear the chicken breasts, then place them in a slow cooker along with the other ingredients (except the cheese). Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Sprinkle the cheese over the chicken for the last 30 minutes to allow it to melt.
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks. The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 4, with 1 serving being 1 chicken breast and 1/4 of the bean and corn mixture. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition Information
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Calories
436kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
1478mg
(62%)
Potassium
1036mg
(30%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
815IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
536mg
(54%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 436kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1478mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 1036mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 815IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 536mg | 54% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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