Santa Fe Skillet Chicken

Santa Fe Skillet Chicken

Tex-Mex with Some Extra Cheese

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 6m
Cook Time: 24m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 3
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (10 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

578
Calories
22.1g
Fat
24.6g
Carbohydrate
68.1g
Protein
150mg
Cholesterol
1205mg
Sodium
Santa Fe Skillet Chicken

Recipe Description

This delicious Santa Fe Skillet Chicken will become your weeknight go-to dinner. This dish includes chicken breast, hearty black beans, red onion, red bell peppers, garlic, and Cheddar cheese for an easy meal with filling and satisfying power. I also like to add taco seasoning and cayenne pepper for a spice kick.

Make sure you let the chicken breast come to room temperature. Take it out of the fridge 20 to 30 minutes before cooking. As the cold chicken cooks unevenly and tends to be tough. When the chicken is cooked, its juices run clear. Or use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Serve this flavorful chicken as it is, or over rice, top with chopped cilantro and you are ready to go.

To make the Santa Fe Skillet Chicken, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Santa Fe Skillet Chicken

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oil

    2 min
    Step 1 - Santa Fe Skillet Chicken

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Season chicken

    1 min
    Step 2 - Santa Fe Skillet Chicken

    Season 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast with 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and kosher salt to taste.

  3. 3

    Cook chicken

    16 min
    Step 3 - Santa Fe Skillet Chicken

    Cook chicken for about 8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and let rest.

  4. 4

    Cook garlic, onion, and peppers

    5 min
    Step 4 - Santa Fe Skillet Chicken

    In the same skillet, add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 sliced red onion, and 2 chopped red bell peppers, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add black beans

    2 min
    Step 5 - Santa Fe Skillet Chicken

    Add in 1 (15-oz) can black beans and stir until warmed through. Transfer to a plate.

  6. 6

    Top chicken with cheese

    1 min
    Step 6 - Santa Fe Skillet Chicken

    Reduce the heat to low. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and top with 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese and bean mixture.

  7. 7

    Let cheese melt

    3 min
    Step 7 - Santa Fe Skillet Chicken

    Cover and let the cheese melt.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Santa Fe Skillet Chicken

    Serve hot and garnished with cilantro.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Bella
February 11, 2025
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So easy! My kids loved it, especially the cheese.

Annie
October 21, 2023
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Yummy!

Sunny
October 18, 2023
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OMG, this Santa Fe Skillet Chicken is da bomb! Super easy to throw together after a long day. I made it for my friends, and they thought I was a pro chef. Def my go-to for quick dinners now.

Tina
October 2, 2023
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This Santa Fe Skillet Chicken is a total lifesaver. Made it last night after a long day and it hit the spot. Super easy to throw together, and my hubby loved it. I threw in some extra cheese cause why not. Definitely a keeper.

Faith
March 29, 2023
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I made the Santa Fe Skillet Chicken last night and it was amazing! The spices were just right, and it reminded me of family dinners growing up. I love how simple it is to whip this up after work. Definitely my new favorite recipe!

Isabella
October 10, 2022
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Amazing! I made this for a quick dinner and my friend loved it. The spices were perfect, and it felt so cozy after a long day at work. Will definitely make again!

Wendy
October 8, 2022
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I made this Santa Fe Skillet Chicken last week after a long day at work. It was simple and delicious. I loved the flavors, definetly a keeper for my quick dinners.

Xander
May 16, 2021
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Superb dish! Made this for my wife's surprise birthday dinner, and it was a hit! The flavors all blended wonderfully, and I loved how easy it was to whip up. It's now our favorite weeknight meal.

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