Southwestern Skewers Recipe

Name: Southwestern Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bottle (8 ounces) reduced-fat Italian salad dressing; 10 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces; 8 large fresh mushrooms; 8 cherry tomatoes; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

Servings: persons

1 bottle (8 ounces) reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
10 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 large fresh mushrooms
8 cherry tomatoes
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

1
In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour half into a large resealable plastic bag; add vegetables. Seal bag and turn to coat. Pour remaining marinade into another large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate vegetables and chicken for at least 2-3 hours.
2
Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Drain vegetables, reserving marinade for basting. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread chicken and vegetables.
3
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

669

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bottle (8 ounces) reduced-fat Italian salad dressing, 10 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon white pepper, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Skewers falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Skewers

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