Description
Sizzling Mexican street corn black bean chicken bake brings explosive southwestern flavors dancing across your plate. Creamy, spicy layers combine perfectly, promising a delightful dinner experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 thinly sliced, skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Dairy and Cheese:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces (113 grams) Feta cheese (substitute)
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) corn kernels, drained
- 15 ounces (425 grams) black beans, washed and drained
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, preparing a medium casserole dish for the chicken ensemble.
- Butterfly chicken breasts horizontally to create uniform, thin pieces for even cooking.
- Generously dust chicken with salt and half the chili powder, ensuring complete coverage.
- Create a vibrant layer of corn kernels and black beans directly over seasoned chicken.
- Sprinkle remaining chili powder across the vegetable landscape for enhanced flavor profile.
- Liberally scatter crumbled Cotija cheese, creating a rich, textural blanket on top.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven, roasting for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches perfect doneness.
- Carefully extract the baked dish, allowing a brief resting period to settle flavors.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions, adding a bright, zesty finishing touch before serving.
Notes
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally to ensure even cooking and prevent dry, tough meat.
- Use fresh corn kernels for maximum flavor, but frozen corn works perfectly as a quick alternative.
- Adjust chili powder quantity based on heat preference, allowing personalized spice levels.
- Replace Cotija cheese with feta or queso fresco for different flavor profiles or dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg