Tex-Mex Skillet Chicken Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Skillet Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 1 small green pepper, coarsely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 c. sliced ripe olives; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 c. picante sauce; 1 c. instant rice; 1/2 c. chicken broth; 3/4 c. shredded or Monterey Jack cheese; 1 tomato, seeded and chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 small green pepper, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. sliced ripe olives
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. picante sauce
1 c. instant rice
1/2 c. chicken broth
3/4 c. shredded or Monterey Jack cheese
1 tomato, seeded and chopped

1
Toss chicken with cumin and salt; set aside.
2
Cook onion, green pepper and garlic in oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
3
Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
4
Add picante sauce, rice and broth; mix well.
5
Bring to a boil and cover.
6
Remove from heat; let stand until all liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
7
Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let set 1 minute.
8
Sprinkle with tomato and olives.
9
Serve with additional picante sauce.

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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 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. ground cumin, 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Skillet 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.

Tex-Mex Skillet Chicken

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