Fiesta Chicken Dinner Recipes

FIESTA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the soups, tomatoes, picante sauce, green pepper, onion and chili powder. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of the tortilla strips, chicken, soup mixture and cheese. Repeat layers. , Cover and bake at 350° until bubbly, 40-50 minutes. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

FIESTA CHICKEN DINNER

Steps:

• Cook chicken in oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring frequently.
• Add pasta, hot water, tomatoes with their liquid and the cumin; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
• Stir in beans and contents of the Cheese and contents of the cheese pouch; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with onions. Serve with a heaping tablespoon each of sour cream and salsa on the side, if desired.
• NOTE: Use your favorite beans, such as kidney or black beans and you can substitute 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for the green onions.

FIESTA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a sauté pan add mushrooms and onions and vegetable oil and sauté until caramelized.
• Place chicken on a plate and top with sautéed vegetables.
• Place a heaping serving of cheese and place in the microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute or until melted.
• Then top with salsa and sour cream and enjoy!

FIESTA SMOTHERED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the mushrooms, onion and jalapeno in 2 teaspoons butter until tender. Remove and keep warm., Drain and discard marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken in remaining butter over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Spoon vegetable mixture over each chicken breast; sprinkle with cheeses. Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.