Fiesta Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
800 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Fiesta Chicken
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Fiesta Chicken is an easy one skillet dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts and classic Tex-Mex ingredients like rice, black beans, corn, and diced chilies. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ounce taco seasoning
- 15 ounces petite diced tomatoes , with juices
- 4 ounces diced green chilies
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 1/2 cups Colby jack cheese shredded
- Optional Toppings: sour cream guacamole, jalapenos, additional cilantro
Instructions
- In a deep skillet with a fitting lid, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Season the chicken cubes with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the chicken is browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and the bell pepper is slightly softened.
- Stir in the chicken broth, taco seasoning, petite diced tomatoes with their juices, and diced green chilies. Mix well to combine.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the frozen corn, black beans, and rice. Stir to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
- Taste and season with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the chopped cilantro.
- Sprinkle the shredded Colby jack cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet again and let it sit for 5 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely.
- Serve the Fiesta Chicken hot, garnished with sour cream, guacamole, jalapenos, or extra cilantro if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
800kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
91g
(30%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
1907mg
(79%)
Potassium
1461mg
(42%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
2604IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
61mg
(68%)
Calcium
437mg
(44%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 800 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 800kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 91g | 30% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1907mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 1461mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2604IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 437mg | 44% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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