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Fiesta Chicken Guide Flavorful

Fiesta Chicken Guide: 12 Flavorful Tips

  • Author: Jannet Lisa
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Fiesta Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish inspired by Tex-Mex cuisine. It features tender chicken breasts with zesty Southwest flavors, making it a perfect weeknight meal. This one-pan dish is easy to make, versatile, and packed with a punch.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, for topping (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for topping (optional)
  • Tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink and lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Add chopped onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Return cooked chicken to the skillet.
  6. Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes and green chilies, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, and chicken broth.
  7. Stir everything together well.
  8. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
  9. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  11. Serve over tortilla chips, rice, quinoa, in tacos or burritos, or as a salad.
  12. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
  • Add other vegetables like zucchini, squash, or mushrooms.
  • Substitute pinto or kidney beans for black beans.
  • Make it vegetarian by omitting chicken and adding more beans or tofu.
  • Can be made in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  • Freezes well for up to 2-3 months.
  • Experiment with different cheeses like Monterey Jack or pepper jack.
  • Use creamed corn or fire-roasted corn.
  • Try crushed tomatoes with green chilies instead of diced tomatoes and green chilies.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: One-pan skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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