Southwestern Style Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4 generous servings

  • Calories

    679 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Southwestern Style Chicken

A quick family casserole good for busy weeknights. Combines bright southwestern flavors with cheddar cheese. A kid favorite!

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Ingredients

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  • cooking spray
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (use 1 package of purchased or see recipe below to make your own)
  • 4 tablespoons oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 10 ounces purchased canned enchilada sauce
  • 10 large black olives sliced
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • 4 ounces canned green chilies diced
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 5 green onions chopped

For the taco seasoning:

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions

To make the taco seasoning:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well. Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container.

To make the casserole:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Coat a casserole or baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  4. Toss the chicken with the taco seasoning. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook, stirring, until chicken is almost cooked through. It will finish cooking in the oven.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the salt, enchilada sauce, black olives, cilantro, and green chilies. Turn the mixture into the prepared casserole or baking dish. Sprinkle the top with the grated cheese.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven and scatter green onions over the top.

Notes

  • Serve with warm flour or corn tortillas. I like to serve this with sides of corn and a guacamole salad.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 679kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 65g (130%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 205mg (68%) Sodium 2511mg (105%) Potassium 1051mg (30%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2249IU (45%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 467mg (47%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4generous servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 679 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 679kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 65g 130%
Fat 41g 63%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 17g 85%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 205mg 68%
Sodium 2511mg 105%
Potassium 1051mg 22%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2249IU 45%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 467mg 47%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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