One-Pan Santa Fe Chicken Skillet

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One of my favorite type of cooking is one-pan or skillet. I just love recipes like this Santa Fe Chicken Skillet that only takes one dish to make!

But it’s more than just the ability to make something that doesn’t require a ton of dishes afterward. It’s having a million different flavors all combining in the single pan to create a fantastic foodie experience.

I mean, who doesn’t love black beans, corn, and cheese with a little chicken breast and tomato?!

What You Need to Make a Santa Fe Chicken Skillet

If I could make this Santa Fe Chicken Skillet once a week and not feel like I was missing out on all the other amazing recipes I might make, I would. This is one of those recipes that I just never tire of!

And it’s such a simple chicken recipe, if you can open cans, this is pretty much in your wheel-house. Seriously, as long as you can follow basic instructions, you can definitely make this one-pan chicken meal.

Here’s what you need:

• 2 lbs chicken breasts, deboned
• 1 can black beans, rinsed
• 1 can corn, drained
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil

How to Make a Santa Fe Chicken Skillet

Step 1

Place the chicken flat in the bottom of a pan with the olive oil over high heat. While the chicken is sautéing, add seasoning.

Step 2

Top the chicken with a layer of tomatoes and corn, stirring until it simmers.

Step 3

Add the black beans and fold them in. Be very careful not to crush the beans.

Step 4

Add cheese in a layer on top and cover. Allow the cheese to melt (about 5 minutes) then serve!

More Easy Chicken Recipes You’ll Love

• Easy Chicken Fajita Recipe
• 20-Minute Orange Chicken

If you love this easy chicken recipe, but you’re not quite ready to bust out your cutting board, just pin this to your favorite easy weeknight dinner ideas board on Pinterest so you can find it quick later!