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Southwestern Chicken

By: Roberta Freedman 
"This simple six-ingredient recipe sent in by Roberta freedman is so tasty, you won't believe it's also good for you. From her home in mesilla Park, New Mexico, Roberta writes, 'I like it because it is so quick to fix. It's just one way I add some flavors of the Southwest to lean chicken.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice

Directions

  1. 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 nonstick cooking spray, brown chicken on both sides; drizzle with lime juice. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 1 serving equals 130 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 357 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 23 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 3 lean meat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2008 by nvsheila   view full review
Wow! The spices are a perfect blend. Spicy enough for my Mexican husband to want seconds, mild...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2011 by AC   view full review
This recipe is delicious! I didn't change a thing, just added to it. Just before chicken is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2008 by Elizabeth Moser   view full review
Great, easy recipe. Served it with homeade tomatoe salsa. Was good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2011 by LIZCANCOOK   view full review
This spice blend does not require extra seasoning at the table (so some may think it is too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2010 by Kendall'sMommy812   view full review
Excellent flavor! Can't wait to cook it again. Highly recommend it to the spicy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2010 by KelyFran   view full review
so easy and very delicious!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2010 by JENNY23315   view full review
very flavorful! I used to buy the pre-cooked southwestern chicken strips from the store to add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2011 by Beshie   view full review
We love this chicken! I pair it with another recipe I found on this site. Black beans & Rice....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by audrey717   view full review
Perfect! So quick and easy it can't help but be a winner. I did use the lime juice but I might...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2010 by becky   view full review
This is an excellent chicken dish. There is wonderful flavor and it's not difficult to make.

 

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