CHILI-SPICED CHICKEN BREASTS

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Spicing up dinnertime at her house in Lockney, Texas is a snap for Stacy Nutt when she bakes this zippy chicken dish. The mix of chili powder, jalapeno and cayenne pepper perks up the poultry perfectly. "I serve it over couscous-tiny pasta grains. But you could also use rice, other pasta or potatoes," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons water

Steps:

Combine the first five ingredients; rub over chicken. In a nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Add onions, jalapeno and garlic; saute for 1 minute. , Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken and keep warm. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into tomato mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until slightly thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges