Picante Chicken

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mexican

Picante Chicken is a flavorful, spicy dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in salsa and broth, served over rice and garnished with fresh tomato, avocado, and cheese. Perfect for those who enjoy bold flavors and a comforting, hearty meal with a touch of heat.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and set aside.
  2. Cook chopped onion and minced garlic in vegetable oil in a 10-inch skillet for 2 minutes.
  3. Add chicken broth and salsa to the skillet.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Stir in rice.
  6. Arrange the chicken breasts over the rice.
  7. Cover tightly and simmer for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, until all liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  9. Garnish with chopped tomato, sliced avocado, and cheese.
  10. Serve with tortilla chips or soft flour tortillas.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

491 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.8g 24% DV
Total Fat 30.1g 39% DV
Carbs 44.7g 16% DV
Fiber 4.1g 15% DV
Sugar 3.9g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10388.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 370mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 32.3mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 243.5mcg 27% DV
Vitamin C 10mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 58mg 4% DV
Iron 1.9mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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