Chicken with Mexican Topping
Elevate your dinner menu with this vibrant and flavorful Chicken with Mexican Topping recipe, a fiesta of bold spices and fresh ingredients! Juicy, seared chicken breasts are seasoned with cumin and smoked paprika, then topped with a zesty mix of cherry tomatoes, black beans, sweet corn, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. A generous sprinkle of shredded Mexican blend cheese creates a melty, savory finish as it bakes to perfection in the oven. This quick and easy dish, ready in just 40 minutes, is ideal for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for guests. Serve it with rice, a crisp salad, or crunchy tortilla chips for a colorful, satisfying meal bursting with Mexican-inspired flair. Perfect for those craving a healthy and delicious dinner packed with fresh flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup Black beans, rinsed and drained
- 0.5 cup Sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 0.5 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup Shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to create the Mexican topping.
Place the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet or transfer them to a baking dish. Spoon the Mexican topping evenly over the chicken breasts.
Sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese over the topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve hot with a side of rice, a salad, or tortilla chips for a complete and delicious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2224 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.2 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.8 g | 159% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 692 mg | 231% | |
| Sodium | 3644 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.3 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 263.1 g | 526% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1073 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 3596 mg | 76% | |
*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.
