Acapulco Chicken

Name: Acapulco Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces; 1 tablespoon chili powder, divided; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 0.5 cup chopped onion; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; 1 large tomato, cut into chunks; 10 drops hot pepper sauce

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Easy, fast, healthy, and delicious! This perfect weeknight Acapulco chicken dish takes less than 30 minutes, so it's a regular in our house. You can vary the heat by the kind and amount of chili powder and hot peppers you use. Serve over hot cooked rice, if desired.

Recipe by CapeCodLorrie

Updated on June 28, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

2

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Ingredients

2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon chili powder, divided
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped onion
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 large tomato, cut into chunks
10 drops hot pepper sauce

Directions

Season chicken with 1/2 tablespoon chili powder, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté seasoned chicken for 3 to 4 minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
In the same skillet, stir-fry bell pepper and onion until soft. Add jalapeño peppers, tomatoes, remaining 1/2 tablespoon chili powder, and hot pepper sauce. Cook, stirring, for an additional 3 to 5 minutes; add chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

333	Calories
14g	Fat
24g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 333
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 72mg	24%
Sodium 636mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 30g
Vitamin C 86mg	431%
Calcium 64mg	5%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 742mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.