Mary's Salsa Chicken

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   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

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   If chicken breasts are large, cut them in half.

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   Liberally sprinkle Emeril's Southwest seasoning on both sides of chicken and let set while the skillet is heating up.

4. 4

   Put your olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet (I used an enameled cast iron skillet) over medium heat and let it heat up.

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   Add seasoned chicken breasts and brown on one side for about 4 minutes.

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   Turn chicken over and throw in the jalepeno slices and brown chicken for another 3-4 minutes.

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   Take skillet off the fire and add the tequila and deglaze the pan, scraping up all the good browned bits.

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   Add the salsa.

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   Place skillet in oven and bake for 20 minutes.

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    Remove from oven and sprinkle cheese and green onion over chicken pieces.

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    Return to oven for another 5 minutes.

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    Serve over rice (my recipe for Mexican rice is great).

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    Enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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