ACAPULCO CHICKEN
Easy, fast, healthy and delicious! This perfect weeknight dish takes less than 30 minutes, so it's a regular in our house. You can vary the heat by the kind and amount of chili powder and hot peppers you use. Serve over hot cooked rice, if desired.
Provided by CapeCodLorrie
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season chicken with 1/2 tablespoon chili powder, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and saute seasoned chicken for 3 to 4 minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
- In same skillet, stir fry bell pepper and onion until soft. Add jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, remaining 1/2 tablespoon chili powder and hot pepper sauce. Cook, stirring, for an additional 3 to 5 minutes; add chicken and stir fry for 2 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 635.5 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
ACAPULCO CHICKEN
Categories Chicken Herb Poultry Vegetable Freeze/Chill Low Fat Cinco de Mayo Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Boil broth and pickling spice in heavy large saucepan 10 minutes. Strain and return liquid to saucepan. Add chicken, onion, vinegar, garlic, oil and cumin to pan. Simmer over very low heat until chicken is just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken and onions to shallow dish. Top with bell peppers and minced chili.
- Boil cooking liquid until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 10 minutes. Pour liquid over chicken and let cool 30 minutes.
- Add cilantro to chicken mixture. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, turning chicken occasionally, about 4 hours.(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.)
- Slice chicken and transfer to plates. Top with marinated vegetables and some of the juices. Pass tortilla chips to use as 'pushers'.
CHICKEN ACAPULCO
Make and share this Chicken Acapulco recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Chicken
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender.
- Stir in chicken, soup, sour cream, mushrooms, green chiles, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon approx 1/2 cup chicken mixture in center of each tortilla; roll up and place seam side down in a lightly greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
- Combine topping ingredients.
- Spoon over tortillas.
- Bake, uncovered at 350°F for 35 minutes.
BABY ACAPULCO CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by mrshermes2002
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In blender combine undrained tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, and sugar. Cover and blend till nearly smooth. Put mixture into a large pot with chicken broth, chicken and chipotle peppers. Add a couple of teaspoons of the adobo sauce from the chipotle pepper can. Bring to boiling; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Put crunched tortilla chips in a bowl with cheese and avocados. Ladle soup over; top with cilantro and red onions. Serve with Spanish rice on the side.
CHICKEN ACAPULCO
The taco seasoning in this recipe seeps into the chicken base giving it an awesome flavour. Great for when friends drop over and weekend meals.
Provided by KristinV
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180C.
- Flatten chicken breast with rolling pin.
- Place chicken on cooking tray coated with oil.
- In a small bowl combine taco seasoning and tomato paste. Spread an even amount over each chicken fillet.
- In another bowl place onion, chilli powder, capsicum, tomato and avocado and combine.
- Spread this mixture over each chicken fillet and top with cheese.
- Bake until chicken has cooked through and cheese has melted and browned (20-25 minutes).
ACAPULCO CHICKEN
Make and share this Acapulco Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by iewe7726
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chicken in a greased 9x13" casserole dish.
- Melt butter in skillet. Add flour & cook until golden brown.
- Stir in soup, sour cream, chilies, onion salt & pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour sauce over chicken in casserole. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Cover with foil, reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 1 hour.
- Uncover & sprinkle cheese over top. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes more or until cheese is melted.
CHICKEN ACAPULCO
Steps:
- Cut chicken breasts into strips and cook thoroughly and then put into 9x12 casserole dish.
- In medium saucepan, melt margarine on low - medium heat. Add flour gradually. Mix until smooth. (*note: if the flour/margarine mixture starts getting too dry, just add a little more margarine so that the mixture will be balanced and smooth. Same goes for adding more flour if the mixture is too wet---you don't want it too dry and you don't want it too wet)
- Add sour cream and cook until just starting to bubble. Add soup, chilies, and onion powder. Blend well. Pour over cooked chicken.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Add cheese and bake until melted. Serve over bed of white rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
ACAPULCO CHICKEN
Easy, fast, healthy and delicious! This perfect weeknight dish takes less than 30 minutes, so it's a regular in our house. You can vary the heat by the kind and amount of chile powder and hot peppers you use. Serve over hot cooked rice, if desired.
Provided by ngibsonn
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Season chicken with 1/2 tablespoon chile powder, salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and saute seasoned chicken for 3 to 4 minutes, or until no longer pink.
- Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
- 2 In same skillet, stir fry bell pepper and onion until soft.
- Add jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, remaining 1/2 tablespoon chile powder and hot pepper sauce.
- Cook, stirring, for an additional 3 to 5 minutes; add chicken and stir fry for 2 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.9, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 87.3, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 14.9
ACAPULCO CHICKEN
I found this recipe the other night to make up for a terrible dinner recipe I made that both my girlfriend and I didn't enjoy. :( It was a 'no bueno' night. Also, for the hot pepper sauce it suggests, I used 'Melinda's Original Habanero Pepper Sauce.' A little pricy, but it was a good add, increasing the spicy flavor to the...
Provided by jared Johnson
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. 1.Season chicken with 1/2 tablespoon chili powder, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and saute seasoned chicken for 3 to 4 minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
- 2. 2.In same skillet, stir fry bell pepper and onion until soft. Add jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, remaining 1/2 tablespoon chili powder and hot pepper sauce. Cook, stirring, for an additional 3 to 5 minutes; add chicken and stir fry for 2 minutes more.
ACAPULCO CHICKEN
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a saucepan, heat orange juice, raisins and marmalade until marmalade melts. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and rice set aside. Heat olive oil in pressure cooker and add chicken chunks. Lightly brown. Pour in orange juice mixture. Lock lid and bring to full pressure. Adjust heat, maintaining pressure, and cook for 10 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Stir in coconut and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
CHICKEN ACAPULCO
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In Dutch oven, sauté chicken pieces in vegetable oil until browned remove and set side. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons grease from pan. Add onion, garlic, and peppercorns. Remove sausage from casing, add to onion mixture and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes drain off grease. Add chicken broth and tomatoes simmer, uncovered, until sauce is reduced by a third. Return chicken to the mixture. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add carrots and cook for 5 minutes. Add zucchini, raisins, and peppers cook for an additional 10 minutes or until chicken is tender and vegetables are crisp-tender. Garnish with orange slices to bring out the sweetness of the raisins.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
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Acapulco Chicken Recipes
Acapulco chicken recipes are a flavorful and delicious way to incorporate Mexican cuisine into your everyday meals. With a combination of spices, herbs, and fresh ingredients, these recipes are perfect for those who enjoy a little bit of heat and zest in their food.
What is Acapulco Chicken?
Acapulco chicken is a popular Mexican dish that combines chicken breast with spicy seasoning and fresh ingredients like tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Typically served with rice or tortillas, the dish is a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors.
Ingredients in Acapulco Chicken Recipes
Acapulco chicken recipes are made with a variety of ingredients, including:
- Chicken breasts
- Tomatoes
- Onions
- Bell peppers
- Jalapeño peppers
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Garlic
- Lime juice
- Cilantro
How to Make Acapulco Chicken
While there are many different ways to make Acapulco chicken, the basic steps are as follows:
- Sauté onions, bell peppers, and jalapeño peppers in a skillet until softened.
- Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, and lime juice to the skillet and cook for another minute.
- Add diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook until the mixture starts to thicken.
- Add diced chicken breast to the skillet and cook until fully cooked.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or tortillas.
Variations of Acapulco Chicken Recipes
There are many different variations of Acapulco chicken recipes that you can try. Some popular variations include:
Acapulco Chicken Tacos
Instead of serving the Acapulco chicken with rice, you can use it as a filling for tacos. Simply heat up some corn or flour tortillas, add the chicken, and top with your favorite garnishes like cheese, lettuce, and salsa.
Acapulco Chicken Soup
If you’re looking for a comforting soup recipe, try making Acapulco chicken soup. Simply make the Acapulco chicken as usual, but add some chicken broth and canned black beans to the skillet. Simmer for a few minutes, and serve hot.
Acapulco Chicken Salad
Acapulco chicken salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this Mexican dish. Simply grill or cook the chicken as usual, and serve it over a bed of lettuce with sliced tomatoes, avocado, and a tangy dressing.
Final Thoughts
Acapulco chicken recipes are a perfect way to add some bold and zesty flavors to your meals. Whether you enjoy it as a filling for tacos, a comforting soup, or a healthy salad, there are many different variations of this dish to suit your tastes. So go ahead and give it a try – you won’t be disappointed!