Easy Southwest Chicken Recipe

Are you looking for a simple dinner to please everyone in your house? This Southwest Chicken recipe is it.

This Southwest Chicken Bake is super simple to make. But most importantly, it’s got an incredible flavor as well. Bring on the toppings and finish it any way you’d like.

Southwest chicken enchiladas with black beans and tomatoes.

It’s such a versatile recipe that it does well with all different types of tastebuds.

Easy Southwest Chicken Recipe

During the school months, I’m always searching for recipes that I can make quickly and easily. This Southwest Chicken Bake has never let me down. It’s so good that the kids always ask for seconds, and with how much goodness it has in it, I’m happy to oblige!

Just make sure to gather up all your ingredients before getting started. While the list might look like there are quite a few, they’re all simple and easy to work with. Make it a family effort to create this delicious dinner recipe tonight!

How to Make Southwest Chicken Recipe

The ingredients you will need to make this Southwest Chicken is in the picture below. However, I have the full ingredients and recipe to print out towards the bottom of the page.

This Southwest Chicken recipe is so simple and easy to make. It's perfect for a family dinner when the weeknights are packed full of activities. A Delicious Southwest Chicken Bake made in one dish. This hearty meal is full of great ingredients and lots of flavorful cheese! Make a Southwest Chicken Bowl Tonight!

4 Boneless Chicken Breast
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
11 oz can Corn
1 Cup Black Beans (Rinsed & Drained)
4 oz Can Green Chilies
3 Roma Tomatoes (Diced)
3-4 Green Onions (Diced)
1/3 Cup Cilantro (Chopped)
1 Lime
½ tsp Cumin
½ tsp Garlic Powder
¼ tsp Onion Powder
¼ tsp Chili Powder

How To Make This Southwest Chicken Recipe

Start by preheating the oven to 375º Fahrenheit degrees.
Spray a casserole dish with oil and place the chicken inside. Mix the seasonings and sprinkle over the chicken. Set aside.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the corn, black beans, green chilies, tomatoes, cilantro, and the juice of 1 lime. Mix and layer over the chicken.
Top with cheese and green onions. Cover with foil and place in the oven for 40 minutes.
Take out, remove foil, and place back in the oven for an additional 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165º Fahrenheit.

Serve and Enjoy! It’s great for any easy weeknight dinner.

This Easy Southwest Chicken recipe is so simple and easy to make. It's perfect for a family dinner when the weeknights are packed full of activities. A Delicious Southwest Chicken Bake made in one dish. This hearty meal is full of great ingredients and lots of flavorful cheese! Make a Southwest Chicken Bowl Tonight!

Just look how cheesy and delicious this looks.

This is the perfect size for a delicious family meal.

Don’t forget the toppings!

So why wait? Gather your ingredients, and let’s get cooking! This Southwest Chicken Bake will become a regular in your family kitchen rotation.

Not only is it full of delicious flavors, but it’s also packed with nutrition. Plus, it cooks up quickly and easily in one dish- so clean up can be a breeze too!

Invite everyone to the table for this delicious recipe, and tomorrow, try this Twice Baked Butternut Squash. Your crew will thank you for the fantastic flavors and dinner — get ready to make some great memories around the dinner table tonight with this simple family recipe idea. Enjoy!