5.0 from 6 votes
Tex Mex Chicken Skillet
Tex Mex Chicken Skillet Recipe is so easy to make and has tons of southwestern flavor. Enjoy with rice for a quick meal in 20 minutes your family will love.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 131 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can of diced tomatoes with green chilis
- ½ can of water
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- pepper and salt to taste
- shredded cheese optional
Instructions
- Cut the chicken in half lengthwise. That way the chicken is "thinner" -or you could pound them out.
- Place in a large skillet and cook over med-high heat.
- Wait to flip until it is nice and brown.
- Brown the other side. Meanwhile season with chili, cumin, pepper and salt.
- Pour in tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve over rice. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and rice and top with cheese. Delicious!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
131kcal
(7%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
139mg
(6%)
Potassium
434mg
(12%)
Vitamin A
165IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1.4mg
(2%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 434mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 165IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.