Southwest Chicken Recipe

Name: Southwest Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb. boneless chicken breast, cut into short thin strips (may be left whole if preferred); 1 tsp. cumin; 1 tsp. chili powder; salt and pepper; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic; 1 can Ro-Tel or Hunt's diced tomatoes with green chilies; 1/3 c. picante sauce; 1 c. rice (instant if cooked with chicken); 1/4 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 lb. boneless chicken breast, cut into short thin strips (may be left whole if preferred)
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
salt and pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic
1 can Ro-Tel or Hunt's diced tomatoes with green chilies
1/3 c. picante sauce
1 c. rice (instant if cooked with chicken)
1/4 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)

1
Sprinkle chicken with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet.
2
Add chicken.
3
Cook until no longer pink.
4
Add onion and garlic.
5
Cook 2 minutes.
6
Add tomatoes and picante.
7
Cover and cook until chicken is tender.
8
Rice may be cooked in this or separately with the gravy served over.
9
Add cheese if rice is cooked with chicken.

446

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb. boneless chicken breast, cut into short thin strips (may be left whole if preferred), 1 tsp. cumin, 1 tsp. chili powder, salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Southwest 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.

Southwest Chicken

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