Southwest Chicken

Southwest Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    2.3K

Embark on a culinary journey to the Southwest with this vibrant and flavorful chicken dish. Featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a lively blend of black beans, sweet corn, zesty diced tomatoes with green chiles, and aromatic cumin, this recipe is a delightful balance of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors. A quick, easy, and low-fat option that brings the essence of Southwestern cuisine to your table. Perfectly complemented with a bed of fluffy rice.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    28 g
  • Cholesterol
    68 mg
  • Fiber
    8 g
  • Protein
    35 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    863 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 1 mins Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. (Approximately 1 minute)

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02 Step

Recipe View 6 mins Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear on each side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

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03 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Pour in the diced tomatoes with green chiles, black beans, and corn into the skillet. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.

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Recipe View 30 mins Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. This should take approximately 25-30 minutes.

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Recipe View 1 mins Before serving, sprinkle the dish with a pinch of ground cumin to enhance the Southwestern flavors.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a diced onion and a minced garlic clove to the skillet before searing the chicken.
To kick up the heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
Serve over hot cooked rice, quinoa, or your grain of choice for a complete meal.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, and a wedge of lime for a vibrant presentation.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 770 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Tomas Hahn

    I found that adding a squeeze of lime juice at the end really brightens up the flavors.

  • Katlynn Smith

    This recipe is a weeknight lifesaver! So easy and flavorful, even my kids love it.

  • Jody Bogisich

    Quick, delicious, and healthy. I'll definitely be making this again!

  • Georgette Cremin

    I added some diced bell peppers and onions, and it was fantastic!

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