Speedy South of the Border Chicken Recipe

Name: Speedy South of the Border Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 ounces chopped onions; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 2 teaspoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon oregano; 4 ounces reduced-sodium chicken broth or 4 ounces homemade chicken broth; 12 ounces low-sodium V8 juice; 15 ounces di neal's refried beans or 15 ounces store-bought pinto beans; 2 ounces vermont sharp cheddar cheese, shredded or grated (English Gloucester cheese is wonderful in this dish!); 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 2 ounces sour cream, optional; 3 cups cooked long-grain rice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 ounces chopped onions
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon oregano
4 ounces reduced-sodium chicken broth or 4 ounces homemade chicken broth
12 ounces low-sodium V8 juice
15 ounces di neal's refried beans or 15 ounces store-bought pinto beans
2 ounces vermont sharp cheddar cheese, shredded or grated (English Gloucester cheese is wonderful in this dish!)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 ounces sour cream, optional
3 cups cooked long-grain rice

1
Heat the oil in a large, heavy, nonstick skillet.
2
Add the onion and saute until just softened.
3
Add the chicken to the onion, along with the chili powder, cumin and oregano.
4
Cook until chicken is no longer pink.
5
Add the chicken broth, V-8 Juice and beans with their liquid.
6
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
7
Stir the cheese into chicken mixture until melted.
8
Immediately remove from heat.
9
Serve over rice, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
10
Add a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

1003

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

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 tablespoon vegetable oil, 4 ounces chopped onions, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Speedy South of the Border 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.

Speedy South of the Border Chicken

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