BEST RESIPE >> SALSA CHICKEN
This Salsa Chicken recipe is chicken breasts covered in homemade salsa and served over black beans and corn. It's an easy and healthy dinner that only uses one pan!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts thin cut works best
- 1 tablespoon olive oil divided use
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- optional garnishes: lime wedges and cilantro leaves
- For the salsa:
- 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- the juice of one lime
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the chicken breasts to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking, make the salsa. In a small bowl combine the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice and salt. Mix gently and set aside for later use.
- Remove the chicken from the pan; place on a plate and cover with foil.
- Add the remaining teaspoon of oil to the pan and add the red onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until onion is tender. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in the black beans and corn. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until corn is heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste. Turn off heat and stir in lime juice.
- Return the chicken to the pan; place on top of the corn and bean mixture. Spoon reserved salsa over the chicken and serve. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro leaves if desired.
