If you’re looking for a flavorful, easy-to-make Mexican-inspired dish to share with friends and family, look no further than this delicious Fiesta Chicken recipe! This delicious meal is bursting with Tex-Mex flavors and can be prepared in a matter of minutes. The recipe uses simple ingredients that you can find in your local grocery store and it is sure to please everyone in your household. The combination of chicken, salsa, green chilis, black beans, and cheese creates a mouthwatering and unique flavor experience. Not only is this dish simple to make, but it is also incredibly healthy with all the protein and fiber found in the chicken and beans. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of spice, this Fiesta Chicken recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Fiesta Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 8- ounce can tomato sauce
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano crushed
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 12 ounces boned skinless chicken
- breast halves cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ cup snipped parsley
- 3 cups hot cooked rice
- Several dashes bottled hot pepper sauce
Instructions
- In a large skillet combine tomato sauce, orange juice, onion, raisins, pimiento, oregano, chili powder, garlic, and hot pepper sauce. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in chicken; return to boiling. Cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes more or till chicken is tender and no longer pink.
- Meanwhile combine cornstarch and water. Stir into skillet. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
- Toss parsley with rice. Serve chicken mixture over rice.
