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ZESTY MEXICAN CHICKEN



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A hint of lime juice helps tame the heat in this zesty, tender chicken with crunchy vegetables. And because it's all prepared in the slow cooker, you and your kitchen will stay cool, too! Michelle Sheldon - Middletown, DE

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, green pepper, garlic, lime juice, pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken., Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZESTY MEXICAN CHICKEN



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Make and share this Zesty Mexican Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by smdavies

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 chicken pieces, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 3 or 4 quart slow cooker coated with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, green pepper, garlic, lime juice, pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until juices run clear.
  • Is best when served with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.1, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 102.7, Sodium 579.3, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 6.4, Protein 42.5

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