My obsession with quick meals continues. I was convinced that the Italian Chicken Bake I shared was the easiest recipe ever, but this is actually a little easier (no chopping of the garlic) and just as tasty! All you do is toss together corn, black beans, salsa and a few spices…top with chicken and bake! I used canned corn because that’s what I had but I think fresh would be fantastic. You could also add a fresh chopped jalapeno if you like some extra heat.
What I love about this dinner:
- One pan, like one as in number 1, you mix and bake in the same baking dish.
- You can kick it up with fresh ingredients if you have them.
- You can easily double the recipe and put it in a 9×13 pan for those delectable left overs
- You can add cheese to it. (If you can add cheese to it, then I will most likely make it)
- Oh, and it’s healthy (just watch the cheese).Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 6-8 boneless chicken thighs
- 1 14.5 oz can corn frozen or fresh will work as well
- 1 14.5 oz can Black Beans - drained and risned
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon flour to thicken the chicken juices as it cooks
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons ground chili powder
- 1/2 cup grated cheese most any kind works
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Spray a 8 x 8 baking dish with non stick spray.
- Add all ingredients excluding chicken, to the baking dish and stir.
- Nestle chicken on top.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes or until chicken is cooked thoroughly.
- Top with grated cheese.
- Serve with avocado (optional)
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 106g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 973mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 93g | Vitamin A: 605IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 2.6mg
Christopher Paul says
Does it need to be covered
Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says
No…does not need to be covered! thanks!
Sophia says
Hello Kathi! This looks delicious, I’m thinking of making it soon. I was just wondering if you had any specific recommendations for salsas? I mostly use Trader Joe’s salsas- they have a basic green and a basic red, would either of those work/do you think would one be better than the other?
Kathi Kirk says
Hi Sophia! – I usually use Pace Picante, it’s always been my favorite but I have had TJ’s salas and they are great. Don’t think you can go wrong…this is such a simple recipe. I hope you love it!
Aliya says
This meal was extremely easy AND delicious! Definitely impressed my roomies with this one!
Kathi Kirk says
Hi Aliya! Thank you for taking the time to send such a nice note! I’ve got a new Southwest Chicken Rice Skillet Dinner coming out soon that I hope you will try! Your roomies will love this one too!
Denise says
Your southwest chicken recipe was awesome, my family loved it! The only thing I did different was that I used a whole chicken cut up into pieces and served it with Spanish rice. I will definitely be making this again!
Kathi Kirk says
Hi Denise! I’m so glad you liked it…thank you so much for the note!
Cort says
Could I use chicken breasts for this instead?
Kathi Kirk says
You bet! Take a look a this Mexican Casserole I posted a couple weeks ago. Its similar and uses chicken breasts.
Thanks,
kathi
Anne says
My family loved it. I used Cocina Fresca Mild Sweet Onion Salsa. Thanks for the recipe.
Kathi Kirk says
Hello Anne! I’m so glad you and your family liked it! I made a similar chicken dish called Italian Chicken Bake that you might want to check out as well! Thanks for the note!
Kathi
Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine says
Kathi, this looks delicious! I’m a huge fan of quick/easy meals and could definitely be taking more advantage of them. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!