Mexican Fun Chicken
Add a burst of bold, zesty flavors to your dinner table with Mexican Fun Chicken, a vibrant, one-skillet recipe that's as easy as it is delicious! This crowd-pleasing dish features tender, golden-seared chicken breasts marinated in lime juice, olive oil, taco seasoning, and garlic powder for a flavor-packed foundation. Nestled in a hearty medley of black beans, sweet corn, and juicy diced tomatoes, the chicken is topped with melty Mexican blend cheese before baking to perfection in the oven. Finished with fresh cilantro and creamy avocado slices, this colorful and satisfying meal comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it with optional sour cream and let the fiesta begin with every bite! Keywords: Mexican Fun Chicken, one-skillet recipe, taco seasoning chicken, easy Mexican chicken dinner, baked chicken skillet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1.5 cups corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 piece avocado, sliced
- 0.5 cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, taco seasoning, and garlic powder to create a marinade.
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet for consistent cooking.
Rub the marinade evenly over the chicken breasts and let them sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat.
In the same skillet, add the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes around the chicken. Stir lightly to combine these ingredients without removing the chicken.
Top everything evenly with the shredded Mexican blend cheese.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced avocado. Serve with a dollop of sour cream on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3078 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.6 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.6 g | 238% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 752 mg | 251% | |
| Sodium | 4221 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.0 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.3 g | 183% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.2 g | ||
| Protein | 287.2 g | 574% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1298 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 5766 mg | 123% | |
*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.
