Pantry Southwest Chicken

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Pantry Southwest Chicken, a flavorful one-skillet recipe that combines pantry staples and bold Southwestern spices for a hearty, satisfying meal. Succulent, seared chicken breasts are seasoned with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, then nestled into a vibrant medley of black beans, sweet corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies. Topped with melty cheddar cheese and a touch of fresh cilantro, this dish bakes to perfection in just 25 minutes. With minimal prep time and ingredients you likely already have on hand, this easy, oven-baked chicken recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Serve it warm with lime wedges for a tangy finishing touch, and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal straight from your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (boneless and skinless) chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 15 ounces (rinsed and drained) canned black beans
• 15 ounces (drained) canned corn
• 10 ounces (canned) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons (optional) chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 whole (cut into wedges, optional) lime

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.

Step 4

Place the chicken breasts into the skillet and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Stir to combine and spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of the skillet.

Step 6

Nestle the seared chicken breasts into the bean and corn mixture in the skillet.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken and bean mixture.

Step 8

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

Step 10

Serve warm with lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2055.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2852.5

Total Fat 97.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 693.1mg	0%
Sodium 6564.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 210.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 61.0g	0%
Total Sugars 22.6g
Protein 291.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1202.3mg	0%
Iron 23.2mg	0%
Potassium 3238.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.3%

Protein: 40.5%

Carbs: 29.2%