Santa Fe Chicken Skillet (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Spices and Seasonings
01 -
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Protein
08 -
2 large chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise (about 1/2 inch thick)
→ Oils
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3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
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1 cup onion, diced
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5 cloves garlic, minced
→ Canned Goods
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1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
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1 (4.5 ounce) can green chiles
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1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
→ Other Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn
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2 cups colby jack cheese, shredded
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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Cilantro, chopped for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until combined.
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Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and coat both sides with the spice mixture.
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Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sear the chicken for 3-5 minutes on one side, flip, and cook for another 3-4 minutes. The chicken doesn’t need to be fully cooked at this point. Remove it to a plate and set aside.
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Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, then add the diced onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
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Add the black beans, green chiles, diced tomatoes, and corn to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
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Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetable mixture. Divide the shredded cheese evenly over each chicken breast. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil, and cook for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
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Squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve hot.
# Notes:
01 -
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be used as an alternative to chicken breasts.