ONE-POT SALSA CHICKEN

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This skillet recipe is a colorful and healthy main dish that can be on the table in just over an hour. The subtle sweet-spicy flavor is a nice surprise. -Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 jar (16 ounces) medium salsa
2 medium nectarines, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons Tajin seasoning
1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
1 cup water
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Minced fresh chives

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with pepper and salt. Brown chicken in batches; return all to pan. Add the sweet potatoes, salsa, nectarines and seasoning. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until potatoes are almost tender, about 15 minutes., Stir in rice and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in parsley. Serve in bowls; sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein.