Best Easy Spicy Mexican American Chicken Recipes

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QUICK AND EASY MEXICAN CHICKEN



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An easy entree with Mexican flair! Serve over rice or buttered noodles.

Provided by Karen Taylor

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
cooking spray
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch ground cumin
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat a greased skillet to medium. Rub chicken pieces with garlic, salt, pepper and cumin to taste; place in hot skillet. Cook until brown on both sides and no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to 9x13-inch baking dish or casserole dish, top with salsa and cheese, and bake in preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and starts to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 98.1 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 35.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 641.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SKILLET SPICY MEXICAN CHICKEN



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This is a quick and easy one skillet meal. Very tasting and filling. Serve with a salad and you are all set for a quick meal.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup thick & chunky salsa
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix chili powder, salt and pepper. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of chicken breast halves.
  • Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in oil 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
  • Stir in beans, corn and salsa. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are hot. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.6, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 425.9, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 34.8

SPICY MEXICAN CHICKEN



Spicy Mexican Chicken image

Make and share this Spicy Mexican Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup breadcrumbs
3 teaspoons ground hot paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 chicken breast fillets
1/3 cup plain flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup olive oil, for shallow frying
1 large avocado
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup low-fat sour cream, extra
1/2 cup hot salsa

Steps:

  • Process the avocado until smooth. Fold in 1/2 cup sour cream. Set aside in the fridge.
  • Combine breadcrumbs, hot paprika, cumin, onion salt, and oreganoin a bowl.
  • Toss chicken in flour, shake away excess. Dip in eggs, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
  • Shallow fry chicken in hot oil until browned on both sides. Approximately 5-10 minutes either side.
  • Place in oven, on a hot tray. Bake at 180C for 10 minutes.
  • Top each breast with the avocado mixture, tomatoes, sour cream, and hot salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614, Fat 46.6, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 125.4, Sodium 458, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 12

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