Easy Southwestern Chicken Recipe

Name: Easy Southwestern Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons garlic salt; 2 teaspoons ground dried chipotle pepper; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; 1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn; 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into cubes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small red onion, diced; 1 cup uncooked instant rice; 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons ground dried chipotle pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small red onion, diced
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

1
Combine cumin, salt, dried chipotle pepper, and paprika in a large, resealable plastic bag. Seal bag and shake to mix. Measure 2 teaspoons of the seasoning into a large bowl; add diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, black beans, and corn to the bowl and stir.
2
Put chicken in the bag with the remaining seasoning; shake to coat.
3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Turn seasoned chicken out into the skillet, add red onion, and saute in the hot oil until the chicken is browned, about 5 minutes.
4
Reduce heat to medium-high. Stir tomato mixture with the chicken; bring to a boil, add rice, and stir.
5
Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture. Place a cover on the skillet and simmer until the rice is tender and the chicken no longer pink in the middle, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons garlic salt, 2 teaspoons ground dried chipotle pepper, 2 teaspoons paprika, and more.

Yes, Easy Southwestern Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Southwestern Chicken

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