Salsa-Topped Chicken Breasts

Prep: 120 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mexican

Juicy chicken breasts topped with vibrant salsa made from black beans, corn, and peppers, perfect for a flavorful, healthy, and colorful meal for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/4 cup frozen whole kernel corn
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped purple onion
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Combine black beans, frozen corn, purple onion, red pepper, jalapenos, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin in a bowl.
  2. Cover and chill the mixture for at least 2 hours.
  3. Sprinkle chili powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken breasts.
  4. Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
  6. Stir chopped cilantro into the black bean mixture.
  7. Serve the salsa over the cooked chicken breasts.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

852 kcal 43% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 25.4g 51% DV
Total Fat 61.7g 79% DV
Carbs 65.6g 24% DV
Fiber 20.6g 74% DV
Sugar 10.7g 21% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10949.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 2769.5mg 59% DV
Cholesterol 87.8mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 624.8mcg 69% DV
Vitamin C 203.1mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 712.8mg 55% DV
Iron 34mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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