Creamy Salsa Chicken Tenders
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 257.6
- Total Fat: 5.6 g
- Cholesterol: 115.0 mg
- Sodium: 425.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 7.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
- Protein: 43.0 g
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Introduction
Dinner on the table in 20 minutes. I freeze rice ahead of time in individual portion sizes. Dinner on the table in 20 minutes. I freeze rice ahead of time in individual portion sizes.Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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2 T olive oil
2.5 lbs. chicken tenders
Favorite seasoning (such as McCormick's Perfect Cajun spice)
salt and pepper to taste
2 C favorite salsa (I use Arriba Fire Roasted, Medium)
1/2 C light sour cream (I use Daisy brand)
1/2 C cilantro, chopped
lime wedges
Tips
Great with Mexican white rice (white rice sautéed with garlic in olive oil, then cooked in chicken broth with bit of diced carrots and peas added), and roasted zucchini and yellow squash seasoned to taste.
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
Season the chicken to taste. Cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side; transfer to plate.
Add salsa to skillet and cook on medium heat, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to low; stir in light sour cream.
Return chicken to pan, cover and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with lime and rice.
Serving Size: 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MZ.KITTY.
Season the chicken to taste. Cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side; transfer to plate.
Add salsa to skillet and cook on medium heat, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to low; stir in light sour cream.
Return chicken to pan, cover and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with lime and rice.
Serving Size: 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MZ.KITTY.