FAST, EASY CHICKEN IN SALSA WITH ZUCCHINI
Great for those days when you stagger home from work and need dinner on the table fifteen minutes ago. So simple I'm a little embarrassed to call it a recipe. Tasty AND low fat.
Provided by Jenny Sanders
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut the chicken breast pieces into 2 or 3 fingers.
- Trim the ends from the zucchini, and cut them in quarters lengthwise.
- Clean and quarter the mushrooms.
- Saute the chicken in the oil until lightly browned on both sides, then add the zucchini and saute it until lightly browned on all sides.
- Add the mushrooms, cook a minute or two more until they are softened.
- Add the salsa and heat through.
- As you are cooking the vegetables, keep turning the chicken in the pan to ensure it too is cooked through.
- Serve over cous-cous for the fastest dinner, or with noodles or rice.
SKILLET CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI WITH CHARRED SCALLION SALSA
Baked chicken breasts have a reputation for being dry, but pan-searing bone-in, skin-on breasts before roasting them helps them render their fat. It also forms a protective coating, develops a crisp, deep-golden skin and adds an extra layer of flavor. In this one-pot recipe, zucchini is tossed with the rendered chicken fat, and everything cooks together in the oven. Swap in any seasonal, quick-roasting vegetable for the zucchini, like cherry tomatoes or asparagus, but don't skip the charred scallion and jalapeño salsa. The zingy lime, grassy herbs and barely there brown sugar really make this dish sing. If cilantro isn't your thing, basil makes a fine replacement, or try a combination of the two. Alongside? Steamed rice would be nice.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, weekday, poultry, vegetables, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Pat the chicken very dry and season generously all over with salt and pepper.
- Heat the canola or grapeseed oil in a 12-inch cast-iron pan or other large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Once the oil shimmers, add the chicken, skin side down, and cook undisturbed until skin turns golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip and cook another 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Add the zucchini and stir to coat in the chicken fat. Season with salt and pepper. Do your best to arrange the zucchini in an even layer (some overlap is O.K.). Place the chicken, skin side up, on top of the zucchini, transfer to the oven and roast until the chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the salsa: In a medium bowl, stir together the lime juice and jalapeño; set aside. Heat a large skillet over medium. Add the scallions and cook, tossing frequently, until they begin to brown and char in spots, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove and set aside. When cool enough to touch, finely chop the scallions and toss them with the lime mixture. Stir in the cilantro, olive oil and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves. Season to taste with salt.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and transfer to a plate or a cutting board for about 5 minutes. If you want your zucchini more golden, pop it back in the oven while the chicken rests. Slice the chicken, if desired, and return it to the pan or serve it on the bone. Drizzle a few spoonfuls of the salsa over the chicken and season with flaky sea salt, if you'd like. Serve with the remaining salsa at the table.
SALSA CHICKEN
Someone gave me this recipe a few years back and it's become a household favorite. You can use mild, medium or hot salsa depending on your taste. I usually serve it with Spanish rice and Mexican-style canned corn. Very easy and quick!
Provided by Faye
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
- Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream if desired, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 101.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 863.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
EASY SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN
This slow cooker salsa chicken is simple but so flavorful! Add to tortillas or atop fresh salad greens or rice.
Provided by EverFit Montana
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 6h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and onion powder. Top evenly with salsa and green chile peppers.
- Cook on Low until chicken breasts are very tender, 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken breast with 2 forks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1037.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
ZUCCHINI SALSA
I received this recipe through a friend at a weight loss group. I make at least eight batches of the salsa every year. It's truly a hit with family and friends! -Cheryl Jacobsen, Warburg, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h20m
Yield 7 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 40-50 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally., Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with your favorite snack chips or grilled meats. Freeze option: Freeze cooled salsa in freezer containers. To use, thaw completely in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SALSA CHICKEN
Perfect for guests or family meals, this chicken is full of color and flavor. The simple sauce is tasty over pork chops, too. Some mornings, I put the ingredients in the slow cooker.-Patty Burk, Nanaimo, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil for 3 minutes. Add green pepper; cook for 3 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender. Stir in salsa; bring to a boil. Reduce hear; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 642mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
SIMPLE SALSA CHICKEN
My husband and I prefer our food a little spicier than our children, so I created this salsa chicken recipe just for the two of us. It's now a regular menu item at our house. -Jan Cooper, Troy, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chicken in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt. Combine salsa and taco sauce; drizzle over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. If desired, serve with lime wedges and sliced avocado.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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