Best Picante Pollo A La Mexicanaspicy Mexican Chicken Recipes

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POLLO PICANTE



Pollo Picante image

This is a yummy Mexican dish that is easy to make.

Provided by Debbie Fontana @dfont

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cup(s) cooked rice
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup(s) milk
1 cup(s) mushrooms sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper
1 teaspoon(s) chili powder
3 cup(s) chicken, cooked and diced
16 ounce(s) salsa
2 cup(s) monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Combine soup, milk, mushrooms, onion, salt, pepper and chili powder. Mix thoroughly.
  • Layer ingredients in greased 13x9 dish in this order: Chicken, rice, soup mixture, salsa, cheese
  • Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.

CHICKEN A LA MEXICANA



Chicken a La Mexicana image

A la Mexicana is a term used to describe the way a dish is cooked, in a brothy sauce made of tomatoes, jalapeños and white onion, resembling the Mexican flag.

Provided by La Marz

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tomatoes (chopped)
1 -2 jalapeno (seeded & chopped)
1/2 white onion (chopped or diced)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium size skillet, add the garlic and saute for a moment. Season the chicken with salt & pepper and brown in the skillet along with the garlic.
  • When the chicken is evenly browned on both sides (approximately 8 minutes), add the rest of the ingredients and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • When all the flavors are combined, serve with Spanish rice & warm tortillas.

CHICKEN PICANTE



Chicken Picante image

My husband used to claim this entree as his specialty until I made it and discovered how quick and easy it is. Our two sons love the juicy chicken while my husband and I enjoy the twist that brown sugar and mustard give the picante sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the picante sauce, brown sugar and mustard; pour over chicken. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1009mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

PICANTE POLLO A LA MEXICANA(SPICY MEXICAN CHICKEN)



Picante Pollo a la Mexicana(Spicy Mexican Chicken) image

This Spicy Chicken dish is a feast for the taste buds. It is easy to prepare and brings a lot of flavor and flair to a weeknight dinner. I did my best to recreate the flavors from one of my favorite dishes from one of my favorite Mexican restaraunts and I think I nailed it. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.

Provided by Michael Hall

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (butterflied and flattened thinly with mallet)
1 Tbsp olive oil
10 oz 1 can red enchilada sauce
2 Tbsp chipotle chili powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
4 medium fresh jalapenos, seeded and julienned
1 medium white onion, halved and sliced
2-3 roma tomatoes, diced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Butterly and flatten chicken breast, between two pcs. of heavy plastic wrap, about an 1/8" - 1/4" thick.
  • 2. In a medium bowl add the Enchilada sauce, chili powder, onion powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix to combine. Add the sauce and chicken pieces to a large Ziplock bag and seal removing as much air as possible.
  • 3. Put chicken in refrigerator and leave for a minimum of 2 hours, or longer.
  • 4. Remove chicken from refrigerator and cut up vegetables.
  • 5. Heat a large iron skillet over med/high heat and add oil. When oil gets a nice sheen, remove chicken from marinade and add directly into hot pan. Reserve Marinade.
  • 6. Cook chicken thouroughly, about 4 minutes per side, and season with salt and pepper.
  • 7. Add vegetables to pan and cook until softened or al dente. If pan becomes to dry, turn down heat and add some of the reserved marinade.
  • 8. Serve Hot chicken with vegetables over top.
  • 9. Serve with all your favorite Mexican Sides such as Guacamole, Pico, Refried Beans, Rice, Cilantro and some Lime wedges.

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