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Southwestern Style Chicken
A quick family casserole good for busy weeknights. Combines bright southwestern flavors with cheddar cheese. A kid favorite!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 generous servings
Calories: 679 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
To make the taco seasoning:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well. Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container.
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To make the casserole:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Coat a casserole or baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- 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
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
% 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.