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 skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin short strips; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. Lawry's garlic salt; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (8 oz.) can stew tomatoes; 1/3 c. picante sauce; 1 c. brown rice (fast cooking); 1 c. black beans or kidney beans, drained

Servings: persons

1
Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
2
Add chicken, chili powder and garlic salt.
3
Cook until chicken is no longer pink.
4
Add onion and garlic.
5
Cook and stir 2 minutes.
6
Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid.
7
Add water to reserved liquid to make 1 cup.
8
Add liquid and picante sauce to skillet; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and reduce heat.
9
Cover tightly and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in beans and tomatoes.
10
Simmer 10 minutes.
11
Serve with sprinkled Cheddar cheese.

478

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin short strips, 1 tsp. chili powder, 1/2 tsp. Lawry's garlic salt, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwest Chicken

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