Southwestern Fiesta Chicken Delight

Fiesta Chicken Recipe

Description:

A delightful entree perfect for serving to company or enjoying with your family. This Fiesta Chicken recipe is one of my all-time favorites. It pairs wonderfully with Spanish rice or green chile rice, adding a burst of flavor to your meal.

• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Servings: 6

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Saute Onion:

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   • Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
   • Add the onion and sauté until tender.

2. Prepare Sauce:

   • Stir in the green olives, tomatoes, celery ribs, garlic cloves, bay leaves, water, capers, dried oregano leaves, salt, and pepper.
   • Heat the mixture to boiling, then reduce the heat to low.
   • Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

3. Cook Chicken:

   • Place the chicken breast halves, skin sides up, in a single layer in the skillet with the sauce.
   • Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, ensuring the chicken cooks evenly.

4. Add Mushrooms:

   • After 30 minutes, add the fresh mushrooms to the skillet.
   • Cover and continue to cook until the chicken is fully cooked and tender, approximately 15 minutes longer.

5. Serve:

   • Once the chicken is done, serve hot alongside Spanish rice or green chile rice for a delicious meal bursting with Southwestern flavors.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 337.9
• Fat Content: 26.2g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4.5g
• Cholesterol Content: 46.4mg
• Sodium Content: 622.7mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 9.5g
• Fiber Content: 3.1g
• Sugar Content: 5.1g
• Protein Content: 18g

Recipe Notes:

• This Fiesta Chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights as it takes less than 1 hour and 30 minutes to prepare.
• Feel free to customize the dish by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer-term enjoyment.
• Enjoy the vibrant flavors of the Southwestern U.S. with this easy and delicious chicken dish, perfect for any occasion! 🍗🌶️🍅