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Santa Fe Chicken Bake
This Santa Fe Chicken is as EASY as it is DELICIOUS! With only a few ingredients, you can make this hearty dinner in just one dish for easy prep and clean up! This family friendly crowd pleaser is a wholesome way to get everyone to clean their plates!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 414 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast (4-6 thin chicken breasts)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed (1 can)
- 15.25 oz sweet corn drained (1 can)
- 1 cup salsa chunky
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
Garnish (optional)
- Pico de Gallo
- sour cream
- chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the black beans, corn, green onions, taco seasoning, and salsa until evenly combined.
- Season the chicken to taste and lay flat in a casserole dish. Spread the bean mixture over top of the chicken and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake at 350˚F for 35-45 minutes or until your chicken breast is cooked through (165˚F internal temp.)
- Garnish as desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Substitutions:
- How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store:
- How to Freeze: See post for freezer meal instructions and leftover meal ideas.
- How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments.
- Serve with:
- Corn — Fresh corn, or frozen corn that has been thawed can be used in place of canned corn. Use about 1 cup.
- Black Beans — Dried black beans that have been prepared can be used in place of canned. Use about 1 cup.
- Cheddar cheese — you can use colby jack, or mexican blend if desired
- in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
- in the freezer up to a month
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Nutrition Information
Calories
414kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
805mg
(34%)
Potassium
1064mg
(30%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
599IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
181mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 414
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 414kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 805mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1064mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 599IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.