Tex Mex Chicken Recipe
Tex Mex Chicken Skillet Recipe is so easy to make and has tons of southwestern flavor. Enjoy with rice for a quick meal in 20 minutes your family will love.
Servings: 6
Cost: $7.63, $1.27 per Servings
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tbsp olive Oil
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Filet 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts by cutting them in half lengthwise, making 6 pieces of chicken.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer. Cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes without moving the chicken until browned.
- Flip the chicken and season with 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Cook for another 4-5 minutes on medium heat until browned.
- Pour in 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Top with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, cover, and allow the cheese to melt.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Use Thin Chicken Breasts - Make sure chicken is about the same size so it cooks evenly.
- Add extra spice - Sprinkle chili powder or jalapeños for more heat.
- Make it Creamy - Stir in ¼ cup cream cheese when you pour in the tomatoes.
- Grill Chicken - Grill chicken first, then top with the Tex-Mex mixture for a smoky twist.
- Frozen Corn or other types of veggies
- Black Beans
- Diced Onion sauteed in olive oil
- Green Bell Pepper and Red Bell Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Chicken Broth (this is great to create more broth if needed.)
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 434mg | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.7mg
