Cowboy Chicken

4.41 from 5 votes

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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Tex Mex

Keyword: cowboy, cowboy chicken

Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

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 the paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Divide this mixture in half.
Rub the chicken breasts with half of the spice mixture. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side in the skillet. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Add the onion to the skillet and saute until tender. Add in the garlic, corn, black beans, tomatoes with their juice, 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 the 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 the fresh cilantro and serve on its own or over rice.

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