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Southwest Chicken

By: Julia Pacheco
Bold spices, black beans, and corn bring big flavor to this zesty Southwest-style chicken dinner.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ½ cup shredded Mexican style cheese

Southwest Mixture

  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 oz can diced green chilis
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 diced jalapeno

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Slice the chicken beasts in half horizontally now you will have four pieces of chicken.
  • Place the chicken in a greased 9×13 baking dish and season the chicken on both sides with the seasonings.
  • In a medium sided bow all the ”southwest mixture” ingredients in and stir to combine.
  • Evenly pour the southwest mixture over the chicken then drizzle the lime juice on top. Sprinkle the cheese over everything and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked. Enjoy

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Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 478mg | Potassium: 847mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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