Easy Southwestern Chicken

Name: Easy Southwestern Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 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

Rating: 4.67 stars

15 Ratings
11 Reviews
4 Photos

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!

By Martha C.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

20 mins

additional:

5 mins

total:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
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.

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Step 2
Put chicken in the bag with the remaining seasoning; shake to coat.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Reduce heat to medium-high. Stir tomato mixture with the chicken; bring to a boil, add rice, and stir.
Step 5
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

Per Serving:

448 calories; protein 43.9g; carbohydrates 38.1g; fat 13.4g; cholesterol 105.9mg; sodium 1560.8mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (11)

Most helpful positive review

Marianne

Allstar

01/03/2015

This was tasty and filling and pretty healthy too! I used all the ingredients (scaled them down a bit for our tastes) with one exception--the rice I had was basmati so I cooked it beforehand. I ran out of liquid in the pan to finish the cooking process so I added a little bloody mary mix that I happened to have leftover from New Year's Day and that made the final touch to this. My leftovers will be snatched from us by visiting family members! Thanks Martha C. for our dinner! Read More

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(5)

Most helpful critical review

jcjhkford

06/25/2019

Defiantly a cold weather meal. I did not find it very flavorful. Read More

15 Ratings

5 star values: 11
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Marianne

Allstar

01/03/2015

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(5)

rachaelohhh

04/12/2015

Not recommended for children. It's pretty spicy. But it was delicious. I did not use the cumin I thought I had some turns out I didn't. Didn't need it either. Was just fine without it. One thing I did want to say was this recipe did not specify whether or not to drain the corn and beans. I did not drain the beans but I did drain the corn and it turned out a little runny but still good. I thought it was better than being dry. We just used bowls instead of plates. Read More

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(3)

DeCynt

09/06/2017

It was too easy and tasty not to make again and again. Read More

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(1)

melhell

10/06/2020

This is really good and very easy to make. Didn’t have the chipotle pepper so just used red pepper flakes (1/2 tsp). Try this....you won’t be sorry. Read More

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(1)

Timothy Ward

06/06/2018

Great but a little spicy for most of the family. Will try again without the chipotle pepper. Read More

AmishMachinist

01/05/2019

Easy is an understatement. This recipe made a simple and filling dinner that the whole family enjoyed. The spices bring just the right amount of heat! Read More

Melissa Lydic

03/20/2018

Everyone loves it! I roasted my corn before adding to pot also served with sourcream and corn chips. Easy and delicious! Read More

wvgardener

10/02/2019

Really quick and easy mex meal! Followed directions exactly and it came out great! Used already diced chicken breast from the grocer which cut down on time. Hubby and I both loved it, but he did add a couple of shakes of Frank's hot sauce on his because he loves it hot! Read More

Michelle M.

02/05/2019

Very good. Very spicy. We added sour cream on top. Also goes well inside tortilla as a burrito. Read More

jcjhkford

06/25/2019

Defiantly a cold weather meal. I did not find it very flavorful. Read More

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Easy Southwestern Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 447.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 88 %

carbohydrates: 12 %

dietary fiber: 30 %

sugars:

fat: 21 %

saturated fat: 28 %

cholesterol: 35 %

vitamin a iu: 20 %

niacin equivalents: 191 %

vitamin b6: 57 %

vitamin c: 16 %

folate: 31 %

calcium: 22 %

iron: 31 %

magnesium: 32 %

potassium: 20 %

sodium: 62 %

thiamin: 34 %

calories from fat:

*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.

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Marianne

Allstar

01/03/2015

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rachaelohhh

04/12/2015

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DeCynt

09/06/2017

It was too easy and tasty not to make again and again.

Helpful

(1)

melhell

10/06/2020

This is really good and very easy to make. Didn’t have the chipotle pepper so just used red pepper flakes (1/2 tsp). Try this....you won’t be sorry.

Helpful

(1)

Timothy Ward

06/06/2018

Great but a little spicy for most of the family. Will try again without the chipotle pepper.

AmishMachinist

01/05/2019

Easy is an understatement. This recipe made a simple and filling dinner that the whole family enjoyed. The spices bring just the right amount of heat!

Melissa Lydic

03/20/2018

Everyone loves it! I roasted my corn before adding to pot also served with sourcream and corn chips. Easy and delicious!

wvgardener

10/02/2019

Michelle M.

02/05/2019

Very good. Very spicy. We added sour cream on top. Also goes well inside tortilla as a burrito.

jcjhkford