Description
Cowboy Chicken is a flavorful and hearty one-pan meal, featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a vibrant blend of fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, corn, and green chiles. Topped with melted pepper jack cheese and fresh cilantro, this dish is a delicious and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 3 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes in their juices
- 1 (15-ounce) can reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (11-ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles, drained
- 4 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese (or Monterey Jack for milder dish)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 medium lime
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness and pat dry.
- Season Chicken: In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over the chicken.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
- Make Sauce: Add tomatoes to the skillet, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 1 minute. Add black beans, corn, green chiles, and remaining spice mixture.
- Bake Chicken: Nestle chicken into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the chicken. Bake for 7-10 minutes, until chicken reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Melt Cheese: Sprinkle cheese over the chicken. Broil until cheese is melted (1-2 minutes).
- Finish and Serve: Squeeze lime over the top and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve hot with the sauce.
Notes
- To Store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- To Reheat: Rewarm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) or in the microwave.
- To Freeze: Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 531 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 53g
- Cholesterol: 134
