SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SKILLET

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-Renee Shepherd, Felton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large sweet red peppers, julienned
2 large sweet yellow peppers, julienned
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with lemon juice; set aside. In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the peppers, onion, oregano, cumin and pepper flakes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Add the chicken, salt and pepper; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

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