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Santa Fe Chicken

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This Santa Fe Chicken is a vibrant and flavour-packed dish that brings together a variety of textures and tastes. The chicken is succulent and juicy, while the colourful vegetable mixture adds a wonderful balance of sweetness and spice. Topped with melted cheese and fresh coriander, it’s a meal that’s both hearty and refreshing.

  1. Ingredients:
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes with green chillies
  • 1 cup sweetcorn, drained
  • 1 can (400g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F. Grease a baking dish large enough to fit the chicken breasts comfortably.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chillies, sweetcorn, black beans, ground cumin, paprika, and chilli powder. Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes to heat through and allow the flavours to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the vegetable mixture over the top.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken and vegetable mixture.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven and drizzle with fresh lime juice and chopped coriander before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Kcal: 350 kcal | Servings: 4 servings