How to Make Southwest Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Southwest chicken is a delightful and flavorful dish that brings the unique and bold spices of the American Southwest to your kitchen. This colorful and vibrant dish is a perfect way to add a little kick to your weeknight dinner routine.

The key to this recipe is the harmonious blend of spices often associated with Southwestern cuisine, such as cumin, chili powder, and paprika, which give the dish its distinctive flavor profile. These spices are then combined with tender chicken breas...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Add tomatoes with green chiles, black beans, and corn. Reduce heat and let simmer until chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with cumin before serving.
  • Nutrition

    310 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 863mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 463mg