Chicken with Southwestern Salsa
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 4
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon canola oil divided
- 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup plum tomatoes chopped
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 16-oz can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 9-oz can corn grated
- Carbohydrate 42.3809995833333 g
- Cholesterol 547.52 mg
- Fat 16.9388789583333 g
- Fiber 12.3542435812292 g
- Protein 230.621135416667 g
- Saturated Fat 3.70613541666667 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (1157g)
- Sodium 628.343833333333 mg
- Sugar 30.0267560021041 g
- Trans Fat 3.52240216666667 g
- Calories 1289 calories
As a housewife, I'm always looking for easy and delicious recipes that my family will love. This Chicken with Southwestern Salsa recipe is one of my favorites because it's so flavorful and versatile. I love to serve it with rice and beans, or on top of a salad. It's also great for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
The best part about this recipe is that it's so customizable. You can adjust the spices to your liking, and you can add or remove ingredients to create a dish that's perfect for your taste. For example, if you don't like cilantro, you can leave it out. Or, if you want a spicier dish, you can add more red pepper flakes. The possibilities are endless!
I also love that this recipe is so healthy. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins. And, it's low in fat and calories. So, you can feel good about serving it to your family and friends.
Step-by-step
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1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Combine 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, salt, black pepper, and red pepper; sprinkle mixture evenly over chicken. Add chicken to pan; cook 7 minutes on each side or until done.
2. While chicken cooks, heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; saute 1 minute. Add garlic to pan; saute 30 seconds. Transfer onion mixture to a large bowl; add remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, remaining 1/4 teaspoon coriander, tomato, and remaining ingredients to onion mixture, tossing well. Serve with chicken.
