Best Southwest Style Chicken Breasts Recipes

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EASY SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN



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Yummy, easy, healthy dish my family loves! Easy to grab from what most of us have in the cabinet and have in 30 minutes from pantry to table. Enjoy!

Provided by Martha C.

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons ground dried chipotle pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small red onion, diced
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Combine cumin, salt, dried chipotle pepper, and paprika in a large, resealable plastic bag. Seal bag and shake to mix. Measure 2 teaspoons of the seasoning into a large bowl; add diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, black beans, and corn to the bowl and stir.
  • Put chicken in the bag with the remaining seasoning; shake to coat.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Turn seasoned chicken out into the skillet, add red onion, and saute in the hot oil until the chicken is browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-high. Stir tomato mixture with the chicken; bring to a boil, add rice, and stir.
  • Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture. Place a cover on the skillet and simmer until the rice is tender and the chicken no longer pink in the middle, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 105.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 43.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1560.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts with black beans, corn, chile peppers, tomatoes. Low-fat, easy and quick. Serve over hot cooked rice if desired.

Provided by Tamcattt

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 pinch ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Brown chicken breasts on both sides. Add tomatoes with green chile peppers, beans and corn. Reduce heat and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Add a dash of cumin and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 863.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SOUTHWESTERN BBQ CHICKEN BREAST



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/8 cup Irvine Spices Smokey Rotisserie Blend Seasoning
4 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
6 tablespoons barbeque sauce (your choice)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 pounds boneless chicken breast

Steps:

  • Combine Smokey Rotisserie seasoning, chopped garlic, barbeque sauce, olive oil, and salt and pepper in a bowl large enough to accommodate chicken and mix well. Coat chicken breasts with sauce and marinate covered and refrigerated for at least 30 minutes. Cook completely through on a hot grill.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 13m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 clove garlic, minced
2 slices Monterey Jack cheese
Salsa
lime juice

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken breasts by placing them between plastic wrap and pounding with mallet or bottle. Rub garlic and juice of lime over flattened breasts. Place on grill or in cast iron pan and cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Top with cheese and cover to melt. Serve topped with salsa and sour cream.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts are cooked until tender and combined with corn, black beans, cheese and salsa for this festive dish with southwestern flair. The garnishes are optional, but they really make the meal! - Maddymoo, Taste of Home Online Community

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (16 ounces) mild salsa
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
Optional toppings: Sweet red and yellow pepper strips, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, layer three-fourths each of the corn and beans and half the salsa. Arrange chicken over salsa; top with remaining corn, beans and salsa. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender. , Shred chicken with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker; heat through. Top with the peppers, sour cream, cheese and onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 678mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN



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This simple six-ingredient recipe sent in by Roberta freedman is so tasty, you won't believe it's also good for you. From her home in mesilla Park, New Mexico, Roberta writes, "I like it because it is so quick to fix. It's just one way I add some flavors of the Southwest to lean chicken."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 teaspoons lime juice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, chili powder, salt and paprika. Rub over both sides of chicken. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken on both sides; drizzle with lime juice. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWEST-STYLE CHICKEN BREASTS



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Serve our Southwest-Style Chicken Breasts for a delicious entrée! Combine jalapeño peppers, garlic and lime in this Southwest-Style Chicken Breasts recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 34m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. lime zest
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except chicken until blended; pour into large freezer-weight resealable plastic bag. Add chicken. Press bag to remove as much air as possible, then seal bag.
  • Freeze up to 3 months.
  • Heat greased grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from bag; discard bag and dressing mixture.
  • Grill chicken 10 to 12 min. on each side or until done (165ºF).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN



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I discovered this recipe one Sunday afternoon in the WW magazine when I was looking to find a different way to prepare chicken. This recipe is very easy and very tasty. I served it with rice and green beans. The chicken can be cooked immediately after using the rub, but for a more intense flavor, marinate for a couple of hours in the fridge or overnight.This chicken has a sweet and spicy flavor and can be served with a squeeze of fresh lime.

Provided by cookinrooky

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (3 lb) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
lime wedge (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Or prepare grill for direct-and indirect-heat cooking.
  • Combine first 8 ingredients;reserve. Line roasting pan with foil. Rub sugar mixture over all sides of chicken;place in pan. Coat chicken with cooking spray.
  • Roast chicken in oven until no longer pink near bone, about 45-60 minutes.Or place chicken meaty side down over direct heat;cook until just browned, 4-5 minutes. Turn;place over indirect heat. Cover;cook until chicken is no longer pink near bone, 40-50 minutes. Transfer to serving platter;sprinkle with parsley. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.9, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 155.2, Sodium 1324.8, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 13.6, Protein 38.9

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