Two Step Chicken Picante
Transform your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Two Step Chicken Picante recipe! With only four main ingredients and just 20 minutes from start to finish, this dish combines the succulent tenderness of golden-browned chicken with the zesty tang of store-bought picante sauce. A single skillet does all the work, simmering the chicken in bold, savory flavors while minimizing cleanup. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve alongside lime wedges for a bright, citrusy twist that takes this easy chicken recipe to the next level. Perfect over rice, pasta, or with a side salad, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for busy nights when you want maximum taste with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves or tenderloins
- 1 cup store-bought picante sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 4 pieces lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Place the chicken breasts or tenderloins into the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
Pour the picante sauce into the same skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over the top. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired and serve with lime wedges on the side for a zesty finish.
Enjoy your delicious Two Step Chicken Picante with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
933 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.4 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 340 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 1260 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 125.0 g | 250% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1631 mg | 35% | |
*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.
