Fiesta Chicken Bake
Bring vibrant flavors to your dinner table with this Fiesta Chicken Bake, a colorful, zesty one-pan meal that's as easy to make as it is delicious! Juicy, taco-seasoned chicken breasts are baked to perfection alongside a hearty medley of black beans, sweet corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and bell peppers, creating a bold and flavorful dish packed with Southwestern flair. Topped with gooey, melted Mexican blend cheese and finished with freshly chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick prep, oven-baked dish pairs wonderfully with rice, tortilla chips, or a fresh green salad for an irresistible family meal. Whether you're craving Tex-Mex-inspired comfort food or seeking a protein-packed dinner, this Fiesta Chicken Bake hits all the right notes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 pieces bell peppers, diced (use multiple colors for variety)
- 1.5 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 piece lime, sliced into wedges (for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Make sure the seasoning coats both sides evenly.
Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn kernels, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and diced bell peppers. Stir to mix everything evenly.
Spread the vegetable and bean mixture around and slightly over the chicken in the baking dish.
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil evenly over the vegetable mixture.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese evenly over the top.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Enjoy your Fiesta Chicken Bake with a side of rice, tortilla chips, or a fresh green salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2748 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.2 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.9 g | 209% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 722 mg | 241% | |
| Sodium | 6166 mg | 268% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.9 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.1 g | 158% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.3 g | ||
| Protein | 287.2 g | 574% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1516 mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 2861 mg | 61% | |
*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.
