**Fiesta Chicken: A Flavorful Dish for Any Occasion**
Fiesta Chicken is a versatile and flavorful dish that combines the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of a one-pan meal. Originating from the vibrant streets of Mexico, this dish features tender chicken marinated in a zesty blend of spices, herbs, and citrus, then cooked to perfection. The result is a mouthwatering explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're hosting a fiesta, a casual get-together, or simply looking for a delicious weeknight dinner, Fiesta Chicken is sure to be a hit. This article provides three unique recipes for Fiesta Chicken, each with its own distinct twist:
* **Classic Fiesta Chicken:** This recipe is a traditional take on the dish, featuring a marinade made with chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic, and lime juice. The chicken is then seared and simmered in a flavorful broth until tender and juicy.
* **Salsa Verde Fiesta Chicken:** This variation adds a vibrant green salsa made with tomatillos, cilantro, jalapeños, and onions to the mix. The result is a tangy and refreshing dish that is perfect for those who love a bit of heat.
* **Creamy Chipotle Fiesta Chicken:** This recipe incorporates the smoky and spicy flavors of chipotle peppers into the marinade. The chicken is then cooked in a creamy sauce made with sour cream, cream cheese, and diced tomatoes, resulting in a luscious and indulgent dish.
No matter which recipe you choose, Fiesta Chicken is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, tortillas, or grilled vegetables, for a complete and satisfying meal.
FIESTA CHICKEN BURRITOS
Saucy, spicy chicken burritos are easy to assemble and quick to bake.
Provided by Gay Lea Foods Co-operative(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Gay Lea Foods Co-operative®
Time 38m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut chicken into small 1-inch (2.5cm) cubes. In skillet, melt butter over medium high heat and cook chicken for about 8 minutes or until no longer pink inside. Salt and pepper to taste. Pour into large bowl and stir in 1/2 cup (375mL) of the cheese, sour cream, green pepper, salsa, olives, jalapeno, and cilantro.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Divide mixture among tortillas: Fold and roll to enclose filling completely; place seam side down in small baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake in centre of oven for about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and tortillas are crispy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 711.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 147.4 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 45.5 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 1319.9 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
FIESTA SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS
Quick, easy, and tasty!
Provided by Ashlie Boucher
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 6h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine chicken broth and taco seasoning mix in a bowl. Place chicken in a slow cooker and pour chicken broth mixture over chicken.
- Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 415.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
FIESTA CHICKEN AND BLACK BEANS
Turn boneless, skinless chicken breasts into a vibrant, healthful one-pot meal with plump GOYA® Low Sodium Black Beans, sweet red onion, crunchy red bell pepper, and creamy avocado. Add your favorite salad or cornbread for a sensational black bean chicken dinner in just 30 minutes.
Provided by Goya
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Goya®
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 1 tbsp. oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Adobo. Cook chicken, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, 5- 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
- Heat remaining oil in skillet. Add onions and peppers. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in black beans and corn. Continue cooking until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Stir in avocado, lemon juice and cilantro until combined.
- Divide chicken among serving plates; top with black bean mixture. Serve warm.
FIESTA CHICKEN
Chili powder and picante sauce add just the right dash to this hearty main dish. It's a snap to assemble since it uses convenience foods. -Teresa Peterson, Kasson, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
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°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 802mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
APPLEBEE'S FIESTA LIME CHICKEN COPYCAT RECIPE
Make and share this Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken Copycat Recipe recipe from Food.com.
Provided by seesko
Categories Chicken
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Directions:.
- Whisk together the first 8 ingredients, coat chicken in mixture, and marinade for at least 2 hours.
- Whisk together the next 9 ingredients, cover, and chill until needed.
- Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 3-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Discard marinade.
- Brush grilled chicken with reserved dressing, sprinkle with cheese, and broil until cheese has melted.
- Serve the chicken over a bed of crumbled chips.
CHICKEN FIESTA SALAD
This is an attractive and zesty all in one dish. It's full of veggies and chicken, and loaded with flavor. A quick fix for a long day. If desired, top with shredded cheese and tortilla chips.
Provided by ANGL8277
Categories Salad Taco Salad Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rub chicken evenly with 1/2 the fajita seasoning. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear; set aside.
- In a large saucepan, mix beans, corn, salsa and other 1/2 of fajita seasoning. Heat over medium heat until warm.
- Prepare the salad by tossing the greens, onion and tomato. Top salad with chicken and dress with the bean and corn mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 1605.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
FIESTA CHICKEN CROCK POT RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by Scrappin Broad
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook on high in the slow cooker for 4 hours or 6 on low. Shred the chicken with a hand mixer. Trust me, it's so much easier to do it with the hand mixer!
FIESTA CHICKEN BURRITOS
Looking for some heat with supper but still want a cool kitchen? Try these slow cooked burritos with a spicy touch the whole family will love! This is a simple recipe to double if you're catering to a crowd. And for those who prefer a spicier dish, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper. -Margaret Latta, Paducah, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place chicken in a greased 4-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the corn, beans, tomatoes, jalapeno and seasonings; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred meat with two forks and return to the slow cooker. Stir in cream cheese. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until heated through. , Spoon 3/4 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla; add toppings of your choice. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Freeze option: Omit toppings. Individually wrap cooled burritos in paper towels and foil; freeze in a resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, remove foil; place paper towel-wrapped burrito on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until heated through, turning once. Let stand 20 seconds. If desired, add toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 1099mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
FIESTA CHICKEN FROM UNCLE BEN'S®
Begin with Uncle Ben's® Rice and spice things up. With fiesta chicken, you'll get that south of the border flavor of chilies and cilantro, complimented by healthy, hearty, whole grain brown rice.
Provided by Uncle Ben's
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips UNCLE BEN'S®
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut chicken breasts into 1/2-inch strips.
- Spray a 10-inch skillet with a nonstick spray and heat over a medium heat until hot. Add the chicken and red pepper, cook until chicken is browned and fully cooked.
- Add the onion, cook for 30 seconds. Add the water, rice, chili powder, corn and salsa; simmer for 10 minutes until rice is done.
- Serve chicken over the rice with chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 72.6 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 280.8 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
FIESTA CHORIZO-CHICKEN SOUP
Just place some crusty rolls on the table when you serve this soup and you'll have a hearty, comforting meal that will chase away winter's chill. The slightly spicy soup is chock-full of veggies.-Kathy Rodenbeck, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings (4-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Crumble chorizo into a Dutch oven. Add the carrots, onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat until chorizo is fully cooked. Drain; remove and set aside., In the same pan, saute the chicken, salt and pepper in oil until no longer pink. Add sweet potatoes, corn and red pepper; cook 5 minutes longer., Stir in the chorizo mixture, broth, beans, tomatoes, V8 juice and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in spinach; cook until wilted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 1190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
FIESTA CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Let the pie crusts stand at room temperature for 15 minutes or until they're easy to handle.
- Stir the salsa, soup, sour cream, cheese, corn, chicken and beans in a large bowl. Spoon the chicken mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
- Unfold the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Lay the crusts side-by-side so that they overlap by about 3 inches in the center. Press the seam to seal. Roll the pie crust into a 14 x 10-inch rectangle. Place the pie crust over the chicken mixture. Trim the excess crust from the edge. Cut several slits in the crust.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
FIESTA CHICKEN CHOWDER
I entered the recipe for this hearty soup in a contest sponsored by my hometown newspaper. I won first place and contributed the prize money to the area shelter for women and children.-Beth Jenkins-Horsley, Belmont, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning; add chicken. Seal bag and shake to coat. In a large saucepan, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, beans, tomatoes, corn, rice, chilies and remaining fajita seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until rice is tender. , Stir in the soup, cilantro, lime juice and chicken; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 952mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
FIESTA CHICKEN AND BLACK BEANS
Turn boneless, skinless chicken breasts into a vibrant, healthful one-pot meal with plump GOYA® Low Sodium Black Beans, sweet red onion, crunchy red bell pepper, and creamy avocado. Add your favorite salad or cornbread for a sensational black bean chicken dinner in just 30 minutes.
Provided by Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Heat 1 tbsp. oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Adobo. Cook chicken, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, 5- 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
- 2. Heat remaining oil in skillet. Add onions and peppers. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in black beans and corn. Continue cooking until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Stir in avocado, lemon juice and cilantro until combined.
- 3. Divide chicken among serving plates; top with black bean mixture. Serve warm.
FIESTA CHICKEN WITH BARLEY AND BROWN RICE (CROCK POT)
I came up with this when I couldn't decide between chicken cacciatore or something more Tex-Mex. I also wanted a "real" meal without having to work too hard at it. We really enjoyed this. Other cuts of chicken can be used, although I recommend staying away from boneless skinless breasts because I think they tend to dry out in a slow cooker. Since every one's crock pots heat differently and grains can be tricky to cook in a CP, you may have to fool a little bit with the timing on the rice and barley. You could also make that separately and just add it in at serving time. Cooked the way I did it, it almost had a risotto-like texture to it.
Provided by Vino Girl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 7h20m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with pepper and lightly brown in a large nonstick skillet, 5 minutes on each side.
- Place onion, chipotle pepper, and garlic in the crock pot, followed by the chicken.
- Pour tomato juice over the chicken.
- Sprinkle chicken with cumin, chili powder, and more black pepper.
- Pour canned tomatoes & green chilis over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
- Remove chicken, and stir uncooked rice and barley into the slow cooker (check the dryness at this time, too, and add some water or other liquid in if you need to).
- Place chicken back on top and continue to cook on low for 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 more hours until grains are tender but not overdone.
- Serve with cheese and sour cream, if desired.
FIESTA GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
I came up with this delicious meal salad after I found I was all too often relying on prepackaged deli salads that were too expensive and not always the freshest. This is quick and easy, can be prepared ahead and scaled up or down depending on the servings needed.
Provided by rainydaze
Categories Salad
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper together in a resealable plastic bag along with the chicken breasts. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour to overnight.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Cook chicken on the preheated grill until juices no longer run pink, about 5 minutes per side. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes; roughly chop and refrigerate.
- Toss romaine lettuce, baby greens, corn, Cheddar cheese, black beans, and cucumber together in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Mix ranch dressing, salsa, and cilantro together in a small bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently. Sprinkle salad with crushed taco chips and diced chicken and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 102.4 mg, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 1253.1 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
CHICKEN FIESTA SALAD
This is a dish I can prepare in fifteen minutes! My husband gave me the secret of using the broiler to cook chicken faster and I discovered the spice blend as I tried to find ways to use this quick cooking technique. It became a very tasty success. -Katie Rankin, Columbus, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the seasonings. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , Place chicken on a greased broiler pan. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or no longer pink., On two plates, arrange the salad greens, black beans, onion and tomato. Top with chicken and cheese. Serve with tortilla chips, salsa and ranch dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Fat salsa and dressing), Cholesterol 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Sodium 123mg cholesterol, Carbohydrate 795mg sodium, Fiber 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Protein 7g fiber)
FIESTA CROCK-POT CHICKEN
My neighbor came up with this and brought me some to try. After one taste I asked how he made it and this is what he said. I'm guessing at the amounts of some ingredients.
Provided by CJAY8248
Time 8h5m
Yield 6-8 chicken thighs, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour tomato soup in bottom of crockpot.
- Place chicken pieces on top of soup.
- Sprinkle chicken pieces with taco seasoning.
- Pour salsa on top of chicken.
- Cover and cook for 8-10 hours.
- 30 minutes before serving, shred chicken and mix well.
- Serve with tossed salad, on floured tortilla if desired and top with sour cream and/or shredded cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.1, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 125.9, Sodium 775.2, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 7.8, Protein 33.7
CROCK POT CREAMY MEXICAN CHICKEN (AKA FIESTA CHICKEN)
Creamy chicken dish that you can spice up to suit your taste. Basically, it's slow cooker chicken with cream cheese & any other ingredients you like. This recipe is our favorite combination and has a mexican flair. Plus, using the crock pot makes this dish simple & fills the whole house with a nice aroma. We like it best served over cooked egg noodles or rice. I gave this recipe to my cousin & she serves it by adding spoonfuls of it to pre-made taco shells. (Note: sometimes instead of onion & red bell pepper I just add 1-1 1/2 cups of frozen bell pepper/onion from the bag in the freezer secion)
Provided by BlondieItaliana
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 4h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add all ingredients to crock pot EXCEPT cream cheese & yes, you can add the chicken breasts frozen.
- Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8 hours.
- Add the package of cream cheese (whole) to top of cooking chicken mixture for last 30 minute of cooking.
- Serve over cooked rice or egg noodles with a dollup of sour cream & sprinkles of shredded cheddar if desired.
FIESTA CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1.Heat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8"x11"x2" baking dish with cooking spray. 2.Pour chicken broth into a small frying pan, heat to simmer, add chicken breast, cover and simmer until no longer pink, turning once (approximately 25 minutes). Cool and shred. 3.In same frying pan, add onions and red pepper. Saute over medium heat until soft, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat. 4.In a large bowl, place chicken, onion-pepper mixture, beans, corn, cilantro, chilies, 2 cups of the cheese, and sour cream. Toss until thoroughly blended. Add tabasco, salt and pepper to taste. 5.Place 1/8 of mixture into center of each tortilla, roll and place in baking dish. When all 8 rolls are completed, pour Enchilada sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake for 35 minutes, or until sauce bubbles and enchiladas are heated through. Makes 4 generous servings of 2 enchiladas each.
FIESTA CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
Bell peppers, cherry tomatoes and green onions add color and nutrition to this creamy pasta salad.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Empty pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drain pasta; rinse in cold water. Shake to drain.
- Stir together Seasoning mix, sour cream, water and chili powder in large bowl. Stir in pasta-vegetable mixture, tomatoes, bell pepper and onion. Stir in chicken.
- Line serving plate with tortilla chips. Mound salad onto chips; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Serve with salsa. Refrigerate any remaining salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1090 mg
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
- For a healthier version, use low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook the chicken in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 hours, or until cooked through.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or tortillas.
- For a more flavorful dish, marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you like a little spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the sauce.
- Garnish the chicken with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.
Conclusion:
Fiesta chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its bold flavors and simple ingredients, fiesta chicken is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give fiesta chicken a try!
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