Best Mexicali Chicken Recipes

MEXICALI CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion, jalapenos, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Chill until serving., Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning; set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain., If grilling the chicken, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°., Top with bacon and cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa; squeeze lime wedges over top.

QUICK MEXICALI CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine soup, diced tomatoes with chiles, sour cream, milk, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and 1/2 of the cheese. Just before baking in the oven, add crushed tortilla chips and combine evenly. Put in a baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until hot, bubbly, and cheese is melted, about 40 minutes.

MEXICALI CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brush chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with half of the Mrs. Dash® Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend. Arrange in a baking dish.
• 2. Bake 15 minutes. Turn chicken pieces over and sprinkle with remaining Mrs. Dash® Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend. Bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until cooked through.
• 3. Serve with lime or lemon wedges if desired.

MEXICALI CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in 3 qt casserole or dutch oven.
• In large bowl combine all dry ingredients and then add milk, margarine and eggs.
• Stir in onion, chilies and pimento.
• Pour over chicken mixture.
• Bake at 350 degrees for about 50-60 minutes.

CROCK POT MEXICALI CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Spray the Crock Pot with non-stick cooking spray.
• 2. Put in the chicken breasts.
• 3. Sprinkle with cumin (if desired).
• 4. Drain the corn and black beans. Add to Crock Pot.
• 5. Add the salsa to the Crock Pot.
• 6. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
• 7. Top with cheese and cook for about 20 minutes longer until the cheese is melted.

IMPOSSIBLY EASY MEXICALI CHICKEN PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate or 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix chicken, corn, olives, onion, chiles and cheese. Spoon into pie plate. In medium bowl, mix Bisquick mix, eggs, milk, salt and pepper with whisk until tiny lumps remain. Pour evenly over chicken mixture.
• Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve with salsa, guacamole and sour cream.

LOADED MEXICALI CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a hot pan, melt butter and oil; immediately brown chicken on all sides (about 15 minutes total).
• Put rice and water into a covered large casserole pan--microwave for about 45 minutes until soft and plump--check your owner's manual. My microwave has "rice" cycle.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix sauce ingredients--EXCEPT cheese.
• Place chicken in a 13x9-inch pan or a casserole dish, pour sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with cheese; cover lightly with foil.
• Bake chicken for 35-40 minutes; remove foil, continue baking for 5-10 minutes.
• Serve with rice and use chicken sauce for a gravy.

MEXICALI CHICKEN (SLOW COOKER)

Steps:

• Put sliced peppers and onions in slow cooker and top with chicken.
• Sprinkle chili powder and oregano over chicken and add salsa.
• Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.
• Remove chicken from slow cooker and place in a serving bowl to keep warm.
• Stir ketchup cumin, and salt into mixture in slow cooker. Cook, uncovered, on High 15 minutes or until hot.
• Pour mixture over top of noodles or rice.

MEXICALI CHICKEN & RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown chicken and onion in butter or margarine. Add water, tomatoes, corn, chilies, chili seasoning, rice and contents of seasoning packet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook 20 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed. Stir in sour cream and 2 Tablespoons cilantro. Top with cheese, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Before serving, top with remaining 2 Tablespoons cilantro.

MEXICALI CHICKEN FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion, jalapeno, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Chill until serving., Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning; set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain., If grilling the chicken, using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Top with bacon and cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa; squeeze lime wedges over top.

MEXICALI CHICKEN BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix ground chicken with taco seasoning mix and form four hamburge patties (about 3/4 inch thick).
• Grill each side for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run dry.
• Last two minutes of cooking, add cheese to melt.
• Place burgers on toasted buns topped with guacamole and salsa.
• Enjoy.

CRISPY CHICKEN MEXICALI SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Measure 1/3 cup coating mix; coat chicken with coating mix and bake as directed on package.
• Toss greens with corn and beans in large bowl.
• Top with chicken, cheese and dressing just before serving with rolls.

MEXICALI CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Combine cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne pepper.
• Rub mixture over meaty sides of chicken.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
• Coat with cooking spray.
• Add chicken to skillet, seasoned side down.
• Cook 5 minutes or until beginning to brown.
• Add salsa to skillet.
• Turn chicken over and cover skillet.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• Transfer to serving plates and garnish with green onions and serve with lime wedges if desired.

SARCIE'S CHICKEN MEXICALI

Steps:

• Combine all the layer 2 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Put layer 1(the tortillas) in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
• Spread layer 2(chicken mixture) over the tortilla's.
• Spread layer 3(cheeses) over the chicken mixture.
• Bake at 375* for 45 mins until hot and bubbly. Let stand 15 minute before serving.

MEXICALI CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Broil chicken 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
• In a Dutch oven coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook onion and garlic until tender. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chilies and seasonings. Shred chicken with two forks; add to soup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place tortilla strips on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until crisp. Serve with soup.

CHICKEN MEXICALI SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, combine chicken base and oil. Mix until well blended. Add chicken and toss until evenly coated. Set aside. 2. In sauce pot, saute bacon until crisp. 3. Add oil and heat. Add seasoned chicken, onions, and garlic. Sauted until evenly browned. 4. Add water, chicken based, beans, peppers, picante sauce, tomatoes, chili peppers, cumin, chili powder, black pepper and hot sauce. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat. Gently boil for 12-15 minutes. 5. In a small bowl, blend water and cornstarch until smooth. 6. Gradually pour the slurry into the boiling soup, stirring occasionally. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. 7. Add tortillas. Return to gentle boild for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

CHICKEN MEXICALI-SLOW COOKER

Steps:

• 1. Into a large crock pot put the canned tomato soup and water, stir well to combine.
• 2. Mix in the salsa, taco mix, rice and corn. Stir well to combine.
• 3. Add chicken breasts and push down to cover with liquid.
• 4. Spread the beans over the top and depress slightly with the back of a spoon so they are also covered.
• 5. If the chicken breasts are frozen cook 4 hours on high then 2 on low. If you have a probe stick it into one of the chicken breasts and cook until 165. If the chicken breasts are defrosted cook on high 4 hours or low 6 hours but never on warm.
• 6. When done spread Cheese over the top replace lid and wait 10 minutes until cheese has melted.
• 7. If you want low cal,low fat skip the cheese and top with fresh diced tomatoes, onions and cilantro.
• 8. Serve with Avacado slices and fresh salsa on the side and a tall bottle of Corona.

LOADED MEXICALI CHICKEN

Steps:

• MY NOTE: Subscribed to one of those recipe card subscriptions when we first got married--back in 1978. This recipe has been a family favorite for years now. We whip up a batch of long-grain brown rice and use the sauce from the chicken for a "gravy" (Mexican rice!). Leftovers are even BETTER than the first-runs!
• In a hot pan, melt butter and oil; immediately brown chicken on all sides (about 15 minutes total).
• Put rice and water into a covered large casserole pan--microwave for about 45 minutes until soft and plump--check your owner's manual. My microwave has "rice" cycle.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix sauce ingredients--EXCEPT cheese.
• Place chicken in a 13x9-inch pan or a casserole dish, pour sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with cheese; cover lightly with foil.
• Bake chicken for 35-40 minutes; remove foil, continue baking for 5-10 minutes.
• Serve with rice and use chicken sauce for a gravy.

MEXICALI CHICKEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and drain beans. Add rest of ingredients and stir until well combined; refrigerate. Makes a great appetizer with chips or a side dish.

MEXICALI CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. In a 4-cup glass mesure, microwave onion and garlic on high for 3-4 minutes. Add chicken, soup and sour cream (or ranch dressing) to onion/garlic mixture and thoroughly combine. Set aside.
• 2. Combine tomatoes, chili powder, cumin and oregano in a 4-cup glass measure. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until sauce is bubbly, stirring once halfway through cooking time.
• 3. In a 9/13" glass baking dish, layer 4-5 tortillas. Top with half the chicken mixture, tomato sauce mixture and cheese. Repeat with another layer tortillas and remaining chicken mixture, sauce and cheese. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, microwave on high for 5 minutes. Microwave on medium, 50% power for 10 minutes. Then cover with aluminum foil and allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.