Quick Mexican Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Quick Mexican Chicken recipe, a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s ready in just 35 minutes! Juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a zesty tomato sauce infused with smoky chipotle chili powder, cumin, and paprika. A pop of freshness from lime juice and cilantro takes the flavors to the next level, making this one-pan meal both satisfying and easy to prepare. Perfect for pairing with rice, warm tortillas, or your favorite Mexican-inspired sides, it’s a simple yet delicious way to bring bold, spicy flavors to your table. Ideal for busy evenings, this quick and healthy recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes (canned, with juice)
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, chipotle chili powder, cumin, and paprika.
Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and sauté the chopped onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and their juice. Stir to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the tomato mixture.
Cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
Stir in the lime juice and sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.
Serve hot with rice, tortillas, or your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1582 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.0 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 3748 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 223.1 g | 446% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2962 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
