Cowboy Chicken

23 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 45MINS

Cowboy Chicken

This hearty cowboy chicken recipe is an easy meal that everyone can enjoy. The perfect amount of spices combined with black beans, corn, salsa, green chilies, tortillas, cream of chicken soup, and topped with cheddar cheese, all baked together, make this zesty dish incredibly satisfying.
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This hearty cowboy chicken recipe is an easy meal that everyone can enjoy. The perfect amount of spices combined with black beans, corn, salsa, green chilies, tortillas, cream of chicken soup, and topped with cheddar cheese, all baked together, make this zesty dish incredibly satisfying.
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45MINS

Total Time

$13.14

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
4
(1.5 lb)
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Yellow Onion
1/2
Medium Yellow Onion, diced
Black Beans
1 can
(14 oz)
Black Beans, drained
Whole Kernel Corn
1 can
(15 oz)
Whole Kernel Corn, drained
Chunky Salsa
1/2 cup
Chunky Salsa
Diced Green Chiles
2 Tbsp
Diced Green Chiles
White Corn Tortilla
6
White Corn Tortillas
cut into 1-inch pieces
Cream of Chicken Soup
1/2 cup
Cream of Chicken Soup
Water
1/2 cup
Water
Dried Oregano
1 tsp
Dried Oregano
Ground Cumin
1 tsp
Ground Cumin
Garlic Powder
1 tsp
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
1/2 tsp
Onion Powder
Chili Powder
1 tsp
Chili Powder
Paprika
1/2 tsp
Paprika
Granulated Sugar
1/2 tsp
Granulated Sugar
Salt
1 tsp
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Vegetable Oil
3 Tbsp
Vegetable Oil, divided
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
3/4 cup
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Fresh Cilantro
1 bunch
Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Lime
1
Lime
cut into wedges
optional
Sour Cream
1/2 cup
Sour Cream
optional
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
step 2
In a small mixing bowl, add Dried Oregano (1 tsp), Ground Cumin (1 tsp), Onion Powder (1/2 tsp), Garlic Powder (1 tsp), Chili Powder (1 tsp), Paprika (1/2 tsp), Granulated Sugar (1/2 tsp), Salt (1 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp) to combine.
step 3
Place the plastic wrap on the Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (4), and use a rolling pin or meat pounder to pound the thick part to ensure that they will be cooked evenly. Then, season the chicken with half of the seasoning mixture on all sides. Use your hands to massage the seasoning around the chicken.
step 4
On a dutch oven pan over medium-high heat, add Vegetable Oil (1 1/2 Tbsp). Once hot, sear the chicken on both sides for about 2-4 minutes on each side or until the chicken is golden brown in color. You may do it in batches if your skillet is small. Set it aside on a tray.
step 5
In the same pan, add the remaining Vegetable Oil (1 1/2 Tbsp). Once hot, add the Yellow Onion (1/2) and cook until translucent.
step 6
Next, add Black Beans (1 can), Whole Kernel Corn (1 can), Chunky Salsa (1/2 cup), Diced Green Chiles (2 Tbsp), White Corn Tortillas (6), Cream of Chicken Soup (1/2 cup), Water (1/2 cup), and the remaining seasoning mixture. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
step 7
Remove the pan from the heat. Place the chicken breast back into the pan. Sprinkle with Shredded Cheddar Cheese (3/4 cup) over the top.
step 8
Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
step 9
Garnish with Fresh Cilantro (1 bunch) and serve with Sour Cream (1/2 cup) or Lime (1) if desired.
step 9 Garnish with Fresh Cilantro (1 bunch) and serve with Sour Cream (1/2 cup) or Lime (1) if desired.

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