Chicken Fiesta Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 35 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of the southwest with our delectable Chicken Fiesta recipe. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner, this dish brings together tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and gooey Monterey Jack cheese, all simmered in a flavorful broth. Serve over rice, noodles, or baked potatoes for a truly satisfying meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table!
Recipe Category:
Chicken
Keywords:
Poultry, Cheese, Vegetable, Meat, Tex Mex, Southwestern U.S., < 60 Mins, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 325.2
- Fat Content: 12.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 114.7mg
- Sodium Content: 827mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 9.6g
- Fiber Content: 2.4g
- Sugar Content: 4.4g
- Protein Content: 45.2g
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Instructions:
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Melt butter in a nonreactive Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken and cook for about 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
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Add mushrooms to the pot and continue cooking for 5 minutes, until mushrooms are tender.
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Drain any excess liquid from the pot.
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Stir in chicken broth, picante sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oregano. Allow the mixture to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Serve the Chicken Fiesta over rice, noodles, or baked potatoes, if desired.
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Top each serving generously with shredded Monterey Jack cheese for a melty, gooey finish.
Tips:
- To add a kick of spice, try using a spicy picante sauce or adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the broth mixture.
- Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite Tex-Mex toppings such as diced tomatoes, avocado slices, or a dollop of sour cream.
- For a vegetarian twist, swap out the chicken for extra mushrooms or your favorite plant-based protein such as tofu or tempeh.
Enjoy Your Chicken Fiesta!
This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, our Chicken Fiesta recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your meal rotation. So gather your ingredients and get ready to savor the bold flavors of the southwest tonight!
