On the look out for a good chicken breast recipe? This Santa Fe Chicken recipe is a super easy dinner idea that's perfect for your family, but also works great if you're feeding a large group. Seasoned chicken breasts are surrounded with colorful bell peppers and purple onion, topped with a good sprinkle of cheddar cheese. Fast, easy, and delicious!
2sweet bell peppers, seeds and membranes removed, thinly sliced (red, orange, yellow, or green)
1medium red onion, sliced
4oz.can diced fire-roasted green chilies
2Tbs.freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2cupshredded cheddar cheese for topping, as desired
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with non-stick spray.
Place the chicken breasts onto the baking sheet; drizzle with a bit of olive oil, then season with the spices. Bake the chicken breasts, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of each chicken breast is 160-165 degrees F; keep warm. **Don't overcook or your chicken will be dry and chewy!
Top each chicken breast on the baking sheet with the vegetable mixture, then top with cheese.Return the chicken to the oven for 3-5 minutes, or just until the cheese has melted. Serve at once.