Fiesta Chicken * Ro-Tel

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 2
Fiesta Chicken * Ro-Tel Recipe for a Spicy Night
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cans Ro-tel Mexican festival tomatoes
4 green onions , sliced
1 can ripe olives , sliced , drained
1 package yellow rice , cooked

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
422
Sugar
3g
Fat
12g
Fiesta Chicken * Ro-Tel is a flavorful Mexican-inspired dish. The juicy, tender and slightly spicy chicken is made with roasted tomatoes, olives and green onions that provide a slightly tangy and savory flavor to the dish. The dish is easy to prepare and can be put together with pantry ingredients in under 30 minutes. The yellow rice adds an extra element of texture and flavour to this dish that is a perfect side dish to the spicy chicken. It is a great option for a quick meal on a busy night.

Instructions

1.In a medium bowl, mix flour, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken with the flour mixture.
2.In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil for 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides.
3.Add the Ro-tel tomatoes, green onions, and ripe olives and mix well with the chicken.
4.Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.
5.In the meantime, cook yellow rice as per package instructions. Serve chicken and vegetable mixture over yellow rice. Enjoy!

PROS

Fiesta Chicken * Ro-Tel is a deliciously mouthwatering spicy chicken dish that is quick and easy to prepare.
It is perfect for a weeknight dinner or when you are craving spicy food.
It is a budget-friendly meal with easy to find ingredients.

CONS

This dish is fairly high in sodium due to the Ro-Tel tomatoes and the canned olives.
It might not be suitable for people with high blood pressure or sodium restrictions.
The chicken may come out dry if it is overcooked, so ensure that you do not overcook it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Fiesta Chicken * Ro-Tel contains a good amount of protein, selenium, niacin and vitamin B6. The chicken content makes this dish a great source of protein which helps build and repair muscle, skin and bone. Selenium is a powerful antioxidant that may help reduce risk of heart disease and improve thyroid function. Vitamin B6 aids in lowering blood pressure and helps with cognitive function.

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