Description
A comforting one-dish meal combining juicy chicken, black beans, corn, and gooey melted cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 4 chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ yellow onion, chopped (about ⅓ cup)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together the paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl. Divide this spice blend into two equal portions.
- Rub the chicken breasts evenly with half of the spice mixture.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet and sauté until tender, approximately 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the drained corn, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes (with their juice), lime juice, and the remaining spice mixture. Mix thoroughly.
- Cook the mixture until it begins to gently boil, then remove from heat.
- Place the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet, nesting them atop the bean and tomato mixture. Sprinkle shredded Mexican blend cheese evenly over the chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
For best results, let the chicken rest after baking to keep it juicy. Customize with additional vegetables or cheese as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken, one-dish meal, skillet bake, easy dinner, family recipe