Southwestern Chicken Food

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Or prepare grill for direct-and indirect-heat cooking.
• Combine first 8 ingredients;reserve. Line roasting pan with foil. Rub sugar mixture over all sides of chicken;place in pan. Coat chicken with cooking spray.
• Roast chicken in oven until no longer pink near bone, about 45-60 minutes.Or place chicken meaty side down over direct heat;cook until just browned, 4-5 minutes. Turn;place over indirect heat. Cover;cook until chicken is no longer pink near bone, 40-50 minutes. Transfer to serving platter;sprinkle with parsley. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Rub chicken with olive oil and fajita seasoning. Grill over lot heat until done. Set aside and keep warm.
• While the chicken is grilling, prepare and combine the remaining salad ingredients, except the dressing.
• Slice chicken 1/4" thick, against the grain, and add to salad. Toss with dressing to taste.
• Serve immediately.

SUNNY'S SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN POT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• For the dough: In a cup, add 1/4 cup cold water and the sazon. Stir to dissolve and set aside. In a food processor, add the flour, butter and salt. Then pulse until the butter is in small pebbles throughout the flour. Slowly add the seasoned water in a stream while pulsing until dough comes together. Remove the dough from the processor, form in to a ball and flatten it into a disk. Wrap it in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator while you make the filling.
• For the filling: In a pot, add the chicken, half of the thyme, the smashed garlic cloves and fill the pot with enough water to cover the chicken by an inch. Sprinkle with a nice pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Then lower to a simmer and cook until the chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 degrees F, or juices run clear when punctured, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the chicken parts from the water and rest on a plate to cool. Reserve 1/4 cup of the poaching liquid.
• Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, add the butter, oil, sliced garlic, serrano pepper, the remaining thyme, sazon, cumin, and season with a pinch of salt and few grinds of pepper. Saute while stirring until the pan is fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the frozen blend and reserved poaching liquid. Turn up the heat to create steam and continue stirring until the vegetable blend is cooked, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the flour in sprinkles and stir to combine. Then add the milk. Allow to simmer and thicken about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Meanwhile, remove the dough from the refrigerator and sprinkle a flat surface with flour. Flour a rolling pin and roll the dough into a circle about 1/8-inch thick. Using a knife or pizza wheel, trim the edges. Center the dough in a 8 or 9-inch pie dish, allowing the excess dough to drape over the edges.
• Remove the skin from the poached chicken, pull the meat from the bones and shred or chop. Stir into the pot along with the crema. Pour the filling into the dough. Flap the excess edges over the top of the pie, making sure to not overlap too much dough at the joints. This amount of dough leaves a hole in the center to vent. In a small bowl, whisk the egg and a splash of water. Brush the egg wash gently on the top of the pie dough.
• Bake until the crust is golden brown and the insides are bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, chili powder, salt and paprika. Rub over both sides of chicken. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken on both sides; drizzle with lime juice. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

VELVEETA SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN DIP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in microwaveable bowl.
• Microwave on HIGH 6 to 7 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 3 min.
• Serve with tortilla chips or assorted cut-up fresh vegetables.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Brown chicken breasts on both sides. Add tomatoes with green chile peppers, beans and corn. Reduce heat and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Add a dash of cumin and serve.

EASY SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine cumin, salt, dried chipotle pepper, and paprika in a large, resealable plastic bag. Seal bag and shake to mix. Measure 2 teaspoons of the seasoning into a large bowl; add diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, black beans, and corn to the bowl and stir.
• Put chicken in the bag with the remaining seasoning; shake to coat.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Turn seasoned chicken out into the skillet, add red onion, and saute in the hot oil until the chicken is browned, about 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-high. Stir tomato mixture with the chicken; bring to a boil, add rice, and stir.
• Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture. Place a cover on the skillet and simmer until the rice is tender and the chicken no longer pink in the middle, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Combine coating mix and chili powder in shaker bag. Use to coat chicken as directed on package. Place in 8-inch square baking dish.
• Bake 20 min.
• Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF) and cheese is melted.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a large casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Add all of the ingredients (minus the shredded cheese) into the casserole dish and mix together with a wooden spoon making sure that everything is well mixed and submerged in liquid.
• Then, cover with aluminum foil and bake at 375ºF for about 50 minutes.
• Uncover and top with shredded cheese. Bake, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes.
• Once fully cooked, let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Top with Greek yogurt, more shredded cheese, salsa, and green onions.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, chili powder, salt and paprika.
• Rub over both sides of chicken breasts.
• In a large skillet, coated with nonstick cooking spray, brown chicken on both sides; drizzle with lime juice.
• Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until juices run clear.

SOUTHWESTERN-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Place chicken, top sides down, on cutting board. Top each with 2 Tbsp. cheese and 1 Tbsp. salsa; roll up, starting at one short end of each.
• Empty coating mix into pie plate. Moisten chicken with water. Add chicken, 1 roll-up at a time, to coating mix; turn to evenly coat roll-up with coating mix.
• Place, seam sides down, in foil-lined 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Discard any remaining coating mix.
• Bake 30 to 35 min. or until chicken is done, topping with remaining cheese for the last 5 min. Serve with remaining salsa.

SOUTHWESTERN BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large sized zip lock bag, combine marinade ingredients, shake to mix well. Add the chicken and turn to coat on all sides. Refrigerate for at least one hour (the longer the better.).
• Preheat oven to 375. Lightly oil a shallow baking dish large enough to hold the chicken in a single layer.
• On a piece of waxed paper, combine the flour, cornmeal and paprika.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Roll in the cornmeal mixture, coating on all sides. Place in the prepared baking dish and dot with bits of butter.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until juices run clear.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET DINNER

Steps:

• Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add olive oil then the onion and peppers. Saute for 4-5 minutes, until softened. (Prep your other ingredients while that's going in the pan.) Then add the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds or so, until fragrant.
• Add the black beans, corn and chicken to the pan. Add all of the seasonings (chili powder through black pepper). Stir to combine and let everything warm through for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the lime juice and turn off the heat. You're ready to serve with your favorite toppings!

SOUTHWESTERN BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
• In a small bowl, mix together onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika and sea salt.
• Place chicken in a baking dish and brush with olive oil. Sprinkled evenly with spice mixture.
• Sprinkle with cheese and top with tomatoes, onion, garlic and jalapeño.
• Bake for 25 minutes, until cooked through.
• Squeeze lime juice over chicken and garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN WRAP

Steps:

• Place a large Burrito Wrap on a flat surface. Spread Chosen Food's Avocado Mayo on the wrap. If you desire for more mayo, please feel free to spread more.
• Tear the slices of cheddar cheese and Colby jack cheese in half. Place one half of both pieces of cheese at each end. Place on leaf of lettuce at each end that intersects in the middle of the wrap. Spread the chicken across the middle of the wrap.
• Top off with avocado, salsa, black beans and sprigs of cilantro. Starting with the end of the wrap closest to you, begin to fold the wrap while tucking in the sides until you reach the other end. Wrap in parchment paper and/or slice in half and serve.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN WRAPS

Steps:

• Place chicken in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray; top with green peppers.
• Mix all remaining ingredients except barbecue sauce and tortillas until blended; pour over ingredients in slow cooker. Cover with lid.
• Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 3 to 4 hours).
• Remove chicken from slow cooker; place on cutting board. Cool 10 min.; pull into shreds with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce; cook, covered, on HIGH 15 min. Meanwhile, warm tortillas as directed on package.
• Spoon chicken mixture onto tortillas; roll up.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN MASON JAR SALAD

Steps:

• For the honey-lime vinaigrette: Add the honey, olive oil, mustard, lime juice, cumin and cayenne, if using, to a 16- to 20-ounce mason jar. Place the lid on the jar and shake well until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the salad: Layer in the chicken, quinoa, beans, corn, cheese, onions and cilantro and top with the lid. Chill until ready to serve.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the avocado, Parmesan, yogurt, lemon juice, parsley, oil, ⅓ cup water, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth.
• Toss the romaine, chicken, chickpeas, tomatoes, avocado dressing, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl.
• Serve the salad topped with pita chips and additional grated Parmesan.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Empty the salsa into a large saucepan. Cook for 2 minutes over medium-high heat, then add the chicken, beans, broth, and cumin (if desired). Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Top each bowl with a sprinkling of onions, a dollop of sour cream, and some tortilla chips (if desired). For a soupier dish, use 4 cups of broth.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Coat a large nonstick frypan with cooking spray, and place over high heat until hot.
• Add chicken, stir fry 3 minutes.
• Stir in chili powder and cumin.
• Remove chicken from frypan, set aside.
• Add oil to frypan, and heat over medium high heat.
• Add green pepper strips and onion, stir fry 3 minutes.
• Return chicken to frypan and stir in corn and salsa.
• Stir fry 2 minutes more or until thoroughly heated (Alternately, thinly sliced into strips, turkey, beef or pork may be used).

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Cook yellow onions in hot oil in large saucepan on medium heat 6 to 7 min. or until tender, stirring frequently. Add garlic and cumin; cook and stir 1 min.
• Add broth, beans and salsa; stir. Bring to boil. Stir in chicken and corn. Return to boil; simmer 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• Stir in green onions and cilantro. Serve topped with cheese.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Flatten chicken breasts by placing them between plastic wrap and pounding with mallet or bottle. Rub garlic and juice of lime over flattened breasts. Place on grill or in cast iron pan and cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Top with cheese and cover to melt. Serve topped with salsa and sour cream.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high. Cut 4 (12-inch) squares of aluminum foil.
• Evenly sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and place each piece in center of a foil square. Evenly spoon sun-dried tomatoes, chilies, and corn over each chicken breast. Sprinkle cumin and chili powder evenly over vegetables. Wrap foil securely, leaving room for steam to circulate, and seal edges tightly.
• Place packets on grill, close grill cover, and cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
• Open packets carefully, as steam may be released. Sprinkle with cheese and continue to cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

SOUTHWESTERN POT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat the butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. While the butter is melting, add the chili powder, cumin and paprika and "bloom" the spices. Add the flour and cook, stirring, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the frozen vegetable mix and let it cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, chipotle and adobo sauce, corn and green chiles. Stir in the chicken stock and let it thicken slightly. Add the shredded chicken and stir together.
• Top with the biscuits and bake until the biscuits are golden brown, 13 to 16 minutes (see Cook's Note).
• Serve with a dollop of crema and garnished with cilantro, Fresnos and a lime wedge on the side.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a large, nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, combine chicken, garlic and chili powder. Add to skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, stirring frequently. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
• Add oil to hot skillet. Add onion and pepper; cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach.
• Coat a 2-qt. baking dish with cooking spray. Spread about 1/2 cup salsa in bottom of dish. Top with half the tortilla pieces, half of chicken mixture, and half of vegetable mixture. Pour half of remaining salsa over vegetables and top with half the cheese. Repeat layers once, except cheese.
• Bake, covered, for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cherry tomatoes, chopped avocado, and fresh cilantro.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Add seasoning mix to chicken in medium bowl; toss to evenly coat.
• Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until evenly browned. Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole; cover with layers of beans, corn, onions and salsa.
• Bake 20 min. Top with cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted. Serve over rice.

SOUTHWESTERN BBQ CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix together the dry rub ingredients in a small bowl. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Apply the entire rub to the chicken, rubbing it in the best you can. Let sit for up to 4 hours.
• Heat the grill up. Place the coals on one side of the grill before lighting. Place the chicken on the other side of the grill. Close lid and shut down the bottom grate to 3 and the top to 2. Check in 15 minutes, grill should be between 275 and 300 when you start. Then I regulate the temperature to 250 for the remaining cooking time. Mine was done in about 1 hour 15 minutes. Make sure the chicken is thoroughly cooked.

SOUTHWESTERN FIESTA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Add the rice, water, salt, lime juice, and cilantro to a medium pot. Stir well. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 14 minutes. Set aside and keep covered.
• Meanwhile, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with half of taco seasoning. In a very large skillet or dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 5 minutes, until golden brown, flipping once halfway through. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• In the same skillet, increase the heat to high, and add the onions, bell peppers, corn, and remaining taco seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are slightly blackened. Decrease heat to low, add garlic, and stir until combined and fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the drained black beans and tomatoes, rice, and chicken. Stir all to combine. Garnish with extra chopped cilantro and top with diced avocado. Serve and enjoy!! :)