Easy Southwest Chicken Recipes

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• 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.

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• 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.

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.

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• In a 13 x 9 inch baking pan, combined the broth, beans, salsa, and garlic.
• Add the chicken and mix everything together.
• Bake at 350F for 45 minutes, stirring after the first 20 minutes.

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• 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.

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• In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center.
• Stir in vegetables, beans and salsa; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Sprinkle with tortilla strips and cheese. Cover and cook about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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• 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.

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• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 13 x 9 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• In the prepared pan, layer half of the chicken, enchilada sauce, sour cream, tortillas, chilis, tomatoes and cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
• Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes or until it starts to bubble.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Top with additional tomatoes and diced avocado.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Cook and stir bacon and vegetables in nonstick skillet on medium heat 6 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat. Stir in dressing.
• Place chicken in single layer in shallow baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with barbecue sauce. Turn chicken to evenly coat with sauce; top with bacon mixture.
• Bake 12 to 14 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Top with cheese; bake 2 min. or until melted. Sprinkle with basil.

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• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Spread chicken onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with chili powder. Top with tomatoes, salsa, corn, cheese and onions.
• Add water to stuffing mix; stir just until moistened. Spoon over ingredients in baking dish.
• Bake 30 to 35 min. or until casserole is heated through and chicken is done.

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• In a large saucepan, combine water, 1 tablespoon oil, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-17 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender., Meanwhile, sprinkle taco seasoning over both sides of chicken. In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°., In a microwave, heat beans until warmed. To serve, gently stir cilantro, lime zest and lime juice into rice; divide among four bowls. Cut chicken into slices. Place chicken and beans over rice; top as desired.