San Antonio Chicken

Name: San Antonio Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tblsp. olive oil; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers seeded and chopped; 8 cloves garlic chopped; 2 ribs celery chopped; 1 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes; 2 cups whole kernel corn fresh or frozen and thawed; juice and zest of 1 lime; 2 tblsp. chili powder; salt and pepper to taste; sliced black olives optional

Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 tblsp. olive oil4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 cup chopped onion1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped8 cloves garlic, chopped2 ribs celery, chopped1 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes2 cups whole kernel corn, fresh or frozen and thawedjuice and zest of 1 lime2 tblsp. chili powdersalt and pepper to tastesliced black olives, optional

Directions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; saute until golden brown on both sides and no longer pink, about 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine chopped onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic and celery; set aside.

Combine chopped tomatoes with corn kernels, lime juice and grated peel, and chili powder.

When chicken is cooked, remove to a large clean platter. Add the onion and garlic mixture to the hot skillet; saute until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Pour tomato and corn mixture into skillet; place chicken on top. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes. Taste; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve chicken with vegetable mixture, garnish with black olive slices, if desired. Serve with hot brown rice. Serves 4.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AMH4959.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

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