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Santa Fe Chicken

Santa Fe Chicken

A quick, flavorful, and healthy weeknight staple featuring chicken breasts baked in a delicious salsa, black bean, and corn mixture.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade/Sauce
  • 1 cup salsa your favorite kind!
  • 1/2 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings (optional):
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Avocado slices
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Chopped cilantro

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
    1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  2. In a bowl, combine the salsa, black beans, corn, red onion, green bell pepper, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
    1 cup salsa, 1/2 cup black beans, 1/2 cup corn, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, Salt and pepper
  3. Pour the salsa mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, making sure each breast is well coated.
    1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup salsa, 1/2 cup black beans, 1/2 cup corn, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, Salt and pepper
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Check on how dark the chicken is!
    1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  5. During the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken if desired.
    1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, Shredded cheddar cheese
  6. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with avocado slices, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and chopped cilantro, if desired.
    1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, Avocado slices, Sour cream or Greek yogurt, Chopped cilantro