Description
This Cowboy Chicken is a delightful blend of flavors with tender chicken, zesty spices, and a savory mixture of beans and corn. Perfect for a quick dinner or a weeknight family meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken cutlets or 2 chicken breasts cut horizontally
- 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn kernels or southwest corn, drained
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with chilies or petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice juice from 1 lime
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce any variety
- ¾ cup shredded mexican cheese blend
- chopped fresh cilantro, jalapeños, and avocado for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to broil (500°F) and set the rack 6 inches below the broiler.
- In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Reserve 1½ teaspoons for cowboy caviar.
- Season both sides of the chicken cutlets with the spice mixture.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until fully cooked (165℉). Remove and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the diced onion for about 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, reserved spice mix, and lime juice. Cook until heated through, around 4-5 minutes.
- Place the chicken back into the skillet, brush with barbecue sauce, and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, and avocado.
Notes
This dish pairs well with rice or tortillas for a fulfilling meal.
For extra spice, add more jalapeños or use a spicy barbecue sauce.
You can substitute the black beans and corn with your favorite veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg