MEXICAN CHICKEN AND PEPPERS

Mexican Chicken and peppers image

Provided by donna clark

Categories Chicken

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless, skinless, chicken breast ( about 1/4 pound each )
4 tsp vegeable oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 c chunky salsa or chipotle salsa
lime edges ( optional )
4 tsp mexican seasonings* ( recipe to follow )

Steps:

1. Mexican seasoning.- If mexican seasoning is not avaliable , substitute 2 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper.
2. Sprinkle mexican seasoning over both sides of the chicken, set aside
3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add bell peppers, cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, Stir salsa and lime juice into vegetables.
5. Push vegetables to the edge of the skillet. Add chicken to the skillet. Cook 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in the center and vegetables are tender.
6. Transfer chicken to a serving plate, top with vegetable mixture. Garnish with lime wedges.