Description
A flavorful and hearty spiced chicken bake featuring a medley of spices, chicken, and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 4 small chicken breasts
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion (peeled and finely diced)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can corn kernels (drained)
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- for serving Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add the ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chili powder to a large mixing bowl. Mix until well combined. Add the chicken breasts and toss until the chicken is well coated in the spice mix.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook, turning, until seared on both sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the skillet. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until softened.
- Add the drained black beans, drained corn, and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir until well combined. Arrange the chicken breast over the tomato mixture in a single layer, pouring over any chicken resting juices.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle the Mexican cheese over the chicken breast, and bake for a further 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Garnish the chicken with the chopped cilantro and serve with the lime wedges, if using.
Notes
- This dish is great for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Feel free to adjust the spices based on your preference.
- Serve with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg