READY IN 25 mins

Acapulco Chicken

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"Easy, fast, healthy and delicious! This perfect weeknight dish takes less than 30 minutes, so it's a regular in our house. You can vary the heat by the kind and amount of chili powder and hot peppers you use. Serve over hot cooked rice, if desired." — CapeCodLorrie

Directions

Season chicken with 1/2 tablespoon chili powder, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and saute seasoned chicken for 3 to 4 minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
In same skillet, stir fry bell pepper and onion until soft. Add jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, remaining 1/2 tablespoon chili powder and hot pepper sauce. Cook, stirring, for an additional 3 to 5 minutes; add chicken and stir fry for 2 minutes more.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 28, 2003

This was GREAT! It took a little while to do but well worth the time. I added garlic and sour cream. The sour cream is a must. It made a delicious rich sauce. Without it dish was a little dry. Thought I made enough for leftovers, -- wrong, all gone!

—KEKY1

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 24, 2010

Tastes like stir fry.

—lmpenner

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380 Ratings

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Mar 22, 2007

Definitely a keeper for a busy weeknight or lazy weekend! Made a number of tweaks only because I like to have alot different flavors blending in my food: 28 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes instead of fresh chopped tomato; 3 garlic cloves minced; 3tbs chili powder instead of 1; first seasoned chicken with adobo powder; add 1 packet chicken bouillon in powder form; 1 teaspoon dried crushed oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; and 1 chopped zucchini or squash.

—Ds R.

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Apr 28, 2003

I love this recipe! It's so fast and easy, not to mention colorful and delicious! The only modifications I make are using red peppers instead of green, adding garlic, and topping it off with melted mozzarella cheese. Otherwise it's perfect.

—STEFANIF

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Apr 15, 2003

This recipe was a quick and easy dish, that delivered something a bit different. I did make some modifications. We are not big fans of super spicey foods so I did not use hot sauce or the jalepeno peppers. I added one can of black beans and 3 cloves pressed garlic. Also instead of one fresh tomatoe I used one can of diced tomatoes with chilies. I served with Mexican rice and also had cheddar cheese, black olives and sour cream for garnish. I will definitely make this again.

—LBREHM

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Oct 20, 2003

I added zing to this recipe by changing it up a bit. I didn't add more chili powder after cooking the chicken. After cooking the onion and bell pepper with 1-2 tsp diced garlic and 1 tsp ground ginger, I added 2 chopped roma tomatoes, 1/2 cup medium salsa, 1/2 cup water, a sprinkle or two of cinnamon (you'll be surprised how a little adds a lot of flavor!), salt, pepper, and added 1/8 cup finely chopped canned jalepeno slices. I then added the spiced chicken and heated thoroughly, allowing the liquid to form a "sauce". After cooking, I removed from heat and stirred in 1/4 cup of freshly torn cilantro. Excellent!

—mommaof4

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Jan 22, 2003

Quick and easy. I added garlic, 1 cup chicken broth and some corn. will play with the spices next time around.

—MOLSON7

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Mar 12, 2007

This was a tasty recipe, with a few changes. I used the diced canned tomatoes with jalapenos and garlic. Served over saffron rice, with refried beans and sour cream on the side. The family has asked that this becomes a frequent meal.

—Renie

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Nutrition

Calories
333 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
23.8 g
8%

Cholesterol
72 mg
24%

Fat
13.9 g
21%

Fiber
4.9 g
20%

Protein
30.1 g
60%

Sodium
636 mg
25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Acapulco Chicken

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 333
Calories from Fat: 125

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.9g 21 %
Saturated Fat 2.6g 13 %
Cholesterol 72mg 24 %
Sodium 636mg 25 %
Potassium 742mg 21 %
Total Carbohydrates 23.8g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 4.9g 20 %
Protein 30.1g 60 %
** Sugars 5.7g
Vitamin A 45 %
Vitamin C 143 %
Calcium 8 %
Iron 30 %
** Thiamin 24 %
Niacin 149 %
Vitamin B6 64 %
Magnesium 21 %
Folate 23 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.