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Easy Santa Fe Chicken

This Easy Santa Fe Chicken Recipe is a quick, flavorful one-skillet meal featuring juicy chicken, bold Tex Mex spices, colorful vegetables, and melted cheese. A perfect comforting weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies drained slightly
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, paprika, cumin, and chili powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes on each side until golden.
  3. Lower the heat slightly and add Rotel tomatoes, black beans, and corn around the chicken.
  4. Cover the skillet and let everything simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and juicy.
  5. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Cover again and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until melted.
  6. Turn off the heat and sprinkle fresh cilantro on top before serving.

Notes

Use similarly sized chicken breasts for even cooking. Don’t skip browning the chicken—it enhances flavor and keeps the meat juicy. Slightly drain tomatoes to avoid a watery dish. Optional add-ins include bell peppers, onions, jalapenos, or smoked paprika.