Texas 2 Step Chicken Picante
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with the bold flavors of Texas 2 Step Chicken Picante, a quick and easy skillet recipe that packs a punch. Perfectly seasoned boneless, skinless chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection, then smothered in zesty picante sauce for a taste that's equal parts tangy and spicy. Finished with a blanket of melted cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese and optional fresh cilantro garnish, this dish is ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish. Ideal for busy nights, it pairs beautifully with rice, veggies, or tortillas, creating a hearty meal that’s bursting with Tex-Mex flair. Whether you like it medium or hot, this two-step wonder makes dinner flavorful, fuss-free, and unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups Picante sauce (medium or hot, based on preference)
- 0.75 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or olive oil)
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the chicken by patting the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the cooking oil. Swirl the oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
Place the chicken breasts into the skillet and sear on one side for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip the chicken breasts and sear the other side for another 4-5 minutes. The chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, then pour the picante sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the skillet. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the chicken simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over each chicken breast. Cover the skillet again and let the cheese melt, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat. If desired, garnish the chicken with chopped fresh cilantro for added flavor and color.
Serve the Texas 2 Step Chicken Picante hot, alongside rice, steamed vegetables, or warm tortillas. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1842 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.1 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.0 g | 145% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 682 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 4916 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 242.9 g | 486% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 742 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2759 mg | 59% | |
*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.
