Southwestern Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Southwestern Chicken Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope fajita seasoning mix; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 inch pieces; nonstick cooking spray; 1 medium yellow sweet peppers or 1 medium green sweet pepper, cut into squares; 1 small zucchini, bias sliced; 1/2 small onion, cut into thin wedges; 2/3 cup salsa; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn; 1/2 cup cooked black beans or 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained; 8 8-inch flour tortillas (optional); 1/2 cup shredded low-fat monterey jack and colby cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope fajita seasoning mix
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons cooking oil
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 inch pieces
nonstick cooking spray
1 medium yellow sweet peppers or 1 medium green sweet pepper, cut into squares
1 small zucchini, bias sliced
1/2 small onion, cut into thin wedges
2/3 cup salsa
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1/2 cup cooked black beans or 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
8 8-inch flour tortillas (optional)
1/2 cup shredded low-fat monterey jack and colby cheese (optional)

1
For marinade, combine the fajita mix, water, and oil in a medium mixing bowl.
2
Add chicken to marinade; stir to coat.
3
Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
4
Spray a wok or large skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
5
Preheat over medium heat.
6
Add sweet pepper, zucchini, and onion; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
7
Remove from wok.
8
Drain chicken; discard marinade.
9
Add chicken to wok.
10
(Add additional tablespoon cooking oil to wok during cooking, if necessary, to prevent sticking.) Cook and stir for 4 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink.
11
Return vegetables to wok.
12
Stir together salsa and chili powder.
13
Add salsa mixture, corn, and beans to wok.
14
Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes more or until heated through.
15
If desired, serve with warm tortillas and cheese.
16
To warm the tortillas, wrap in microwave-safe paper towels; microwave on 100 percent power (high) for 30 seconds.

1057

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope fajita seasoning mix, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons cooking oil, 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Chicken Stir-Fry 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.

Southwestern Chicken Stir-Fry

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