Western Baked Chicken Recipes

SIZZLIN' SKILLET BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Low-Sodium Recipe
• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• 2. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and Mrs. Dash® Original Seasoning Blend. Set aside.
• 3. Add onions and garlic to an 8-9 inch skillet. Place chicken on top of vegetables. Cover lightly with foil and place in oven. Cook 15 minutes.
• 4. Increase heat to 375 degrees F. Uncover skillet and turn chicken. Cook 10 minutes.
• 5. Remove and cover lightly with foil. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

EASY SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine cumin, salt, dried chipotle pepper, and paprika in a large, resealable plastic bag. Seal bag and shake to mix. Measure 2 teaspoons of the seasoning into a large bowl; add diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, black beans, and corn to the bowl and stir.
• Put chicken in the bag with the remaining seasoning; shake to coat.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Turn seasoned chicken out into the skillet, add red onion, and saute in the hot oil until the chicken is browned, about 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-high. Stir tomato mixture with the chicken; bring to a boil, add rice, and stir.
• Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture. Place a cover on the skillet and simmer until the rice is tender and the chicken no longer pink in the middle, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN

Steps:

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

SOUTHWESTERN BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large sized zip lock bag, combine marinade ingredients, shake to mix well. Add the chicken and turn to coat on all sides. Refrigerate for at least one hour (the longer the better.).
• Preheat oven to 375. Lightly oil a shallow baking dish large enough to hold the chicken in a single layer.
• On a piece of waxed paper, combine the flour, cornmeal and paprika.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Roll in the cornmeal mixture, coating on all sides. Place in the prepared baking dish and dot with bits of butter.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until juices run clear.

WESTERN CHICKEN STUFFED BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes and prick several holes it them with fork tines. Place potatoes on microwave-safe plate and microwave potatoes on high for about 8 minutes or until potatoes are until tender. If you prefer, preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Microwave the chicken for 2 minutes or until heated through. Split potatoes in half lengthwise and place on individual plates. Top each with chicken, cheese, onion, and cilantro or parsley.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN THIGH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Heat chicken broth in a small pan over medium heat, about 5 minutes.
• Combine black beans, corn, and rice in a large bowl. Add hot chicken broth, condensed soup, 1 cup pepper Jack cheese, sour cream, and salsa; stir to combine. Stir in chicken. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Top with remaining pepper Jack and bake until center is set, chicken is cooked through, and cheese is golden brown, 15 to 25 more minutes.