southwestern chicken recipe

Filling and flavorful, Southwestern Chicken and Quinoa is a 30-minute meal that’s family-friendly. It’s perfect for busy weeknights as well as meal prep.

Southwestern Chicken and Quinoa

quinoa

water

salt

chili powder

paprika

cumin

pepper

extra virgin olive oil

chicken breasts (*

olive oil

red pepper (* diced small)

can black beans (* drained)

can corn (* drained)

avocado (* diced)

lime (*

loosely pack cilantro leaves (* chopped)

Place the quinoa, water, and salt in a medium pot and bring to a boil. 

Cover and lower the heat to simmer until the water has evaporated and the quinoa is tender with the germ visible, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a spoon or fork.

Quinoa

Combine the chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken and half of the spice mixture.

Cook until the chicken is done through and no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Chicken

In the same skillet, add a drizzle of olive oil and the red pepper.

Cook for 3-4 minutes until tender, then stir in the black beans, corn, and the remaining spice mixture.

Cook another 3-4 minutes until heated through, then add the chicken back in and heat for another minute or two.

Beans and Corn

To serve, divide the quinoa among 4 plates or bowls and top with the chicken mixture.

Garnish with diced avocado, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro.

Toppings

These crunchy southwestern chicken wraps are a fun and healthy 15-minute lunch. They&#x27;re packed with veggies, protein, sauce, and Fritos!

Crunchy Southwestern Chicken Wrap

sour cream

salsa

taco seasoning

tortillas (wrap size)

lettuce

tomato (diced)

avocado (diced)

cheddar cheese (shredded)

chicken (shredded)

Fritos (crushed)

In a bowl, mix together sour cream, salsa, and taco seasoning until well blended.

Lay a tortilla flat on a cutting board. Spread 1 heaping tablespoon of sauce over the bottom half of the tortilla, leaving a 1-inch border on each side.

Sprinkle ⅓ cup of lettuce, 2 tablespoons of tomato, ¼ of the avocado, 2 tablespoons of cheese, and ½ cup of chicken over the sauce. Crush ¼ cup of Fritos over the chicken. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of sauce over the top.

Fold in the sides and roll tightly. Repeat with the remaining wraps. Cut in half to serve.

I like my wraps spicy. This was a good wrap but will make my sauce hot next time

Entire family approves so when that happens you know it’s a winner.

I will say there’s a lot of sauce. I feel like the recipe makes too much but other than that, 10/10!

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