Southwest Salsa Chicken With Fresh Greens Recipes

SOUTHWEST SALSA CHICKEN WITH FRESH GREENS

Steps:

• Stir the chili powder and cumin in a medium bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
• Heat the oil in a heavy 12-inch skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and cook until it's blackened and cooked through, stirring often. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
• Stir the salsa and water in the skillet and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Divide the greens among 6 plates. Top with the chicken and salsa mixture.

CHICKEN BREASTS IN GREEN SALSA

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper to taste, then dredge with flour.
• Shake off the excess.
• Melt the butter (or butter, oil) in a skillet, then add the chicken and cook over medium-high heat, turning once, until golden but not cooked through-the chicken will continue to cook in the sauce.
• Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
• Place the salsa, broth, garlic, cilantro, chili, and cumin in a pan and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to a low simmer.
• Add the chicken to the sauce, spooning the sauce over the chicken.
• Cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
• Remove the chicken and sauce from the pan and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve with sour cream, lettuce, scallion, and cilantro.