Easy Southwestern Chicken

Easy Southwestern Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    58

A vibrant and flavorful Southwestern Chicken dish, ready in under an hour! This recipe combines the smoky warmth of chipotle with the freshness of corn and black beans, creating a satisfying and healthy meal the whole family will love.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    38 g
  • Cholesterol
    106 mg
  • Fiber
    8 g
  • Protein
    44 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    1561 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a small bowl, combine the cumin, garlic salt, dried chipotle pepper, and paprika. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, black beans, and corn. Mix well and set aside. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Place the cubed chicken in a separate bowl and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Toss to coat evenly. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and diced red onion. Sauté until the chicken is browned on all sides and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. (7 minutes)

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Recipe View Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the tomato and bean mixture with the chicken. Bring to a simmer, then add the instant rice. Stir well to combine. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle the Cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken and rice mixture. Cover the skillet tightly and simmer until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. (7 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese to melt completely. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve hot and enjoy!

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the spice mixture.
If you don't have instant rice, you can use regular long-grain rice, but increase the cooking time accordingly (about 20-25 minutes). Add 1/2 cup of water or chicken broth.
Garnish with fresh cilantro or a dollop of sour cream for added flavor and presentation.
This dish is also great served over quinoa or couscous instead of rice.
Make ahead tip: This can be fully prepared and reheated, or ingredients can be prepped in advance.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 19 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Petra Cormier

    I added a can of green chilies for extra heat and it was amazing!

  • Kasandra Wiza

    This recipe is a weeknight winner! So easy to throw together and the whole family loves it.

  • Don Feeney

    Next time I will try adding a squeeze of lime juice at the end to brighten the flavors.

  • Nyah Jones

    I substituted the cheddar for Monterey Jack, and it worked perfectly!

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