Mexican Fiesta Chicken Recipe

Name: Mexican Fiesta Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons hot peppers, chopped; 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn (drained); 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can pinto beans (rinsed and drained); 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 (24 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning (reduced sodium); cumin; salt & pepper; 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons hot peppers, chopped
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn (drained)
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (24 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning (reduced sodium)
cumin
salt & pepper
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

1
Sweat onions until soft.
2
Add jalopenos, continue to cook for a minute or two.
3
Add corn, both beans, tomatoes, salsa, seasonings.
4
Cook for about an hour over med/low heat (should just be simmering.) Add cilantro, then taste. Adjust seasoning to your preference.
5
Add chicken, simmer until chicken is cooked through.
6
serve over brown rice. I personally like to put a tortilla in a bowl, then rice then top the rice. Garnish with cheese and sour cream.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 cup onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons hot peppers, chopped, 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn (drained), 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can pinto beans (rinsed and drained), and more.

Yes, Mexican Fiesta 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.

Mexican Fiesta Chicken

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