Description
This Cowboy Chicken Recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a zesty Southwestern-inspired topping of black beans, corn, tomatoes, and BBQ sauce, all baked to cheesy perfection.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping:
- 1 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (or canned diced tomatoes, drained)
- 1/2 cup red onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Season: Preheat oven to 375°F. Rub chicken with oil and season with chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in a skillet for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Prepare Topping: Mix black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and BBQ sauce in a bowl.
- Assemble and Bake: Place seared chicken in a baking dish, top with the bean mixture and cheddar cheese. Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or cornbread.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or use spicy BBQ sauce.
- You can also substitute chicken thighs for extra flavor and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
