Mexican Fun Chicken

Add a burst of bold, zesty flavors to your dinner table with Mexican Fun Chicken, a vibrant, one-skillet recipe that's as easy as it is delicious! This crowd-pleasing dish features tender, golden-seared chicken breasts marinated in lime juice, olive oil, taco seasoning, and garlic powder for a flavor-packed foundation. Nestled in a hearty medley of black beans, sweet corn, and juicy diced tomatoes, the chicken is topped with melty Mexican blend cheese before baking to perfection in the oven. Finished with fresh cilantro and creamy avocado slices, this colorful and satisfying meal comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it with optional sour cream and let the fiesta begin with every bite! Keywords: Mexican Fun Chicken, one-skillet recipe, taco seasoning chicken, easy Mexican chicken dinner, baked chicken skillet.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1.5 cups corn kernels, drained
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 piece avocado, sliced
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, taco seasoning, and garlic powder to create a marinade.

Step 3

Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet for consistent cooking.

Step 4

Rub the marinade evenly over the chicken breasts and let them sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 5

Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat.

Step 6

In the same skillet, add the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes around the chicken. Stir lightly to combine these ingredients without removing the chicken.

Step 7

Top everything evenly with the shredded Mexican blend cheese.

Step 8

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced avocado. Serve with a dollop of sour cream on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2416.6 grams (2416.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3078

Total Fat 133.60g	171%
Saturated Fat 47.60g	238%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 752mg	251%
Sodium 4221mg	184%
Total Carbohydrate 183.00g	67%
Dietary Fiber 51.30g	183%
Total Sugars 33.20g
Protein 287.20g	574%

Vitamin D 35IU	174%
Calcium 1298mg	100%
Iron 19mg	104%
Potassium 5766mg	123%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.0%

Protein: 37.3%

Carbs: 23.7%