Lorri's Mexican Chicken

Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with Lorri’s Mexican Chicken, a one-skillet wonder brimming with bold Mexican flavors! Juicy, seasoned chicken breasts are seared to perfection before being simmered in a zesty tomato and green chili sauce infused with garlic, cumin, and paprika. A generous layer of melted Mexican blend cheese takes this dish to indulgent new heights, while a final touch of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime add brightness and tang. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick and easy recipe takes just 40 minutes to prepare and pairs beautifully with fluffy rice, warm tortillas, or a crisp side salad. Bring the vibrant tastes of Mexico to your table tonight with this irresistible, crowd-pleasing meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 14 ounces Canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
• 0.5 cup Chicken broth
• 1 cup Shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 piece Lime

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, and chili powder on both sides.

Step 3

Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the diced tomatoes with green chilies and chicken broth. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the tomato mixture. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese over the chicken, cover the skillet, and let it sit for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Step 8

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and squeeze lime juice over the dish for a bright, tangy finish.

Step 9

Serve hot with rice, tortillas, or a side salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1444.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1947.0

Total Fat 86.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 691.6mg	0%
Sodium 5148.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 10.9g
Protein 246.4g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 1016.8mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 2789.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.8%

Protein: 51.9%

Carbs: 7.3%