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Cowboy Chicken

Baked chicken topped with a hearty mixture of beans, corn, peppers and tomatoes, finished with melted Colby Jack and optional cilantro.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 lbschicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 2 tbspitalian dressing mix divided
  • 1 cupcolby jack cheese shredded
  • 1 cupblack beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cupblack eyed peas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cupcanned fire roasted tomatoes drained
  • 1/2 cupcorn kernels canned or frozen
  • 1/2 cupbell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cupsweet onion diced
  • 1/4 cupdiced jarred jalapeños optional
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic pressed
  • 1 tbspextra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbspfresh lime juice about 1 lime
  • 1 tbspcilantro optional

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Place the 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a single layer in a casserole dish. Sprinkle 1 tbsp Italian dressing mix evenly over the chicken.
  • In a medium bowl, combine: 1 cup drained and rinsed black beans, 1 cup drained and rinsed black eyed peas, 1 cup drained canned fire roasted tomatoes, 1/2 cup corn kernels (if frozen, thaw and drain), 1/2 cup diced bell pepper, 1/4 cup diced sweet onion, 1/4 cup diced jarred jalapeños (optional), 3 cloves pressed garlic, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and the remaining 1 tbsp Italian dressing mix. Stir until evenly mixed.
  • Spread the bean and vegetable mixture evenly over the seasoned chicken, gently pressing so it adheres.
  • Bake uncovered on the middle oven rack at 375°F for 45–55 minutes. About 5 minutes before the end of the baking time, remove the dish and evenly sprinkle 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese over the top.
  • Return the dish to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and the thickest part of the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Remove from oven and let rest 3–5 minutes. Garnish with 1 tbsp cilantro (optional) and serve.

Equipment

  • Casserole dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Oven

Notes

Chicken —You can cut the chicken in half, chunks, or use chicken tenderloins or chicken thighs in lieu of full chicken breasts to make serving easier. Cooking time may be reduced. All poultry should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165˚F to be safe to consume.
How to Store:Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to a month.
How to Freeze:This recipe freezes well. It can be frozen up to 6 months in advance or after cooking.
To freezebeforebaking: Prepare your ingredients and place into an airtight container or freezer ziplock bag. Place onto a flat surface and freeze for up to 6 months.
How to Reheat:How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat.
How to Scale:This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions.
Dietary Considerations:
This recipe is naturally gluten free when using homemadeItalian Dressing Mix. Please check all packages of products bought to ensure compliance.
Nutrition facts provided based on my best estimation for the recipe and may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you make to the recipe.  I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use for the most accurate calculation.
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