Southwestern Chicken Recipe

Name: Southwestern Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: nonstick spray coating; 1 c. cubed, cooked chicken; 1 (8 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained; 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chili peppers, drained; 2 beaten eggs; 2/3 c. skim milk; 3/4 c. flour; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese; 1/2 c. salsa; 1/2 c. sour cream

Servings: persons

nonstick spray coating
1 c. cubed, cooked chicken
1 (8 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chili peppers, drained
2 beaten eggs
2/3 c. skim milk
3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. salsa
1/2 c. sour cream

1
Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick spray coating.
2
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together chicken, corn and green chili peppers.
3
Spread mixture in pie plate.
4
In the same bowl, stir together eggs and milk.
5
Beat in flour, salt and pepper.
6
Pour over chicken mixture.
7
Bake, uncovered, in a 400u00b0 oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until top is set and lightly browned.
8
Sprinkle with cheese and bake 2 to 3 minutes more or until cheese melts.
9
Serve with salsa and sour cream.

556

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* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: nonstick spray coating, 1 c. cubed, cooked chicken, 1 (8 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained, 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chili peppers, drained, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwestern Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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