Cowboy Chicken
This cowboy chicken recipe is packed with bold flavors. The hearty chicken is seared with lots of vibrant seasonings, surrounded by corn, black beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes, all smothered in melty cheese.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, about 2 pounds
- 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
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ yellow onion, chopped, about 1/3 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 oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ¼ teaspoon chili powder. Divide this mixture in half.
- Rub the chicken breasts with half of the spice mixture. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil, in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear 4 chicken breasts, for 2-3 minutes on each side in the skillet. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add ½ yellow onion,, chopped, to the skillet and saute until tender. Add in 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained, 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained, 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes, with their juice, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and remaining seasoning blend.
- Stir and cook until the mixture comes to a gentile boil. Remove from heat and add the chicken breasts back to the skillet. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, over the chicken.
- Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes until it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
- Top with ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped and serve on its own or over rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 990kcal | Carbohydrates: 132g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 1936mg | Potassium: 1340mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 98g | Vitamin A: 1712IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 310mg | Iron: 5mg
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