Easy Santa Fe Baked Chicken Recipe

Published Oct 23, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Everyday Dishes via YouTube

What I love about Santa Fe baked chicken is that it’s so easy and quick to make, the chicken is juicy and well-seasoned and is paired with flavorful veggies. It’s the perfect meal to serve for dinner and you can prepare it all in one baking dish which makes it even more convenient especially for busy days or busy people.

This delicious weeknight meal recipe idea by Everyday Dishes on YouTube is oven-ready in as fast as 15 minutes. You only need a few ingredients to make this, also, if you have leftovers, you can use them for this recipe, too. Learn how to make this dish, then serve it to your next mealtime, and your family will surely ask for seconds.

Ingredients for Santa Fe Baked Chicken:

4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 tsp of taco seasoning
1 (15 oz) can of black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups of corn kernels, fresh, frozen, or canned
1½ cups of salsa, fresh, drained of excess liquid
¼ cup of cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
1 cup of Mexican cheese blend, shredded
1 (4 oz) can of green chilies, chopped
Sour cream, for serving

How to Make Santa Fe Baked Chicken:

Ingredients for Santa Fe Baked Chicken — Image credit: Everyday Dishes via YouTube

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F, then grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, and set it aside. Clean the chicken breasts and pat them dry, then season both sides with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning, and set them aside. In the prepared baking dish, add the black beans, corn kernels, salsa, and cilantro, then mix them until well combined, and place the seasoned chicken breasts on top.

Step 2

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, then place it in the preheated oven, and let it bake for about 35 to 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Once done baking, remove the cover, then spoon the green chilies on top of the chicken, and sprinkle the shredded cheese. Put it back in the oven uncovered, then allow it to bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted, and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and enjoy!