Description
Santa Fe Chicken Skillet – a bold, quick Tex-Mex dinner featuring pan-seared chicken smothered with Ro-Tel, corn, black beans, and melty cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 (10 oz) can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Juice of ½ lime
Instructions
- Season chicken with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add Ro-Tel tomatoes, corn, and black beans. Stir and simmer for 3–4 minutes to heat through and combine flavors.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon the mixture over the top, and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 2–3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish with a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Serve warm with rice, tortillas, or over a salad!
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or a pinch of cayenne.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
- Best with rice, warm tortillas, or over greens for a quick bowl.
- To make it lighter, use reduced-fat cheese or skip cheese altogether.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet, One-Pan
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1 chicken breast with toppings)
- Calories: about 438
- Sugar: about 6 g
- Sodium: about 600-650 mg
- Fat: about 22 g
- Saturated Fat: about 9-11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: about 12-14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: about 21-23 g
- Fiber: about 6-7 g
- Protein: about 30 g
- Cholesterol: about 150 mg
Keywords: Santa Fe Chicken Skillet, Tex-Mex skillet, quick dinner, one-pan meal, Ro-Tel, black beans, corn, cheesy chicken