Southwestern Chicana Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    27 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    179 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Tex-Mex

Southwestern Chicana Chicken

This Southwestern Chicana Chicken only requires a few ingredients to deliver full flavor! A simple meal that will make your taste buds sing!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite size pieces
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 15-ounces can stewed tomatoes, (original or Mexican recipe)
  • 2-4 tablespoons Crystal hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
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Instructions

  1. Place the stewed tomatoes with their juices in a blender and puree until smooth.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep, lidded skillet. Add the onions and green bell peppers and saute stirring often for about 5 minutes or until the onions become translucent. Add the garlic and saute for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Add the chicken into the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for about 5 minutes stirring often.
  4. Add the blended stewed tomatoes into the skillet and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low, add the hot sauce and cover. Cook on low for about 10 minutes. Uncover, add the chopped cilantro and adjust the seasoning to your taste. Serve

Nutrition Information

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Calories 179kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 305mg (13%) Potassium 512mg (15%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 100IU (2%) Vitamin C 24.1mg (27%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 179 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 179kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 305mg 13%
Potassium 512mg 11%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 100IU 2%
Vitamin C 24.1mg 27%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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