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Recipe Tags: 30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Healthy Poultry Mexican Chicken Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Healthy 2 Low In Something Meat Chicken Breasts

Acapulco Chicken

Easy, fast, healthy and delicious! This perfect weeknight dish takes less than 30 minutes, so it's a regular in our house. You can vary the heat by the kind and amount of chile powder and hot peppers you use. Serve over hot cooked rice, if desired.

Steps

Season chicken with 1 / 2 tablespoon chile powder , salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and saute seasoned chicken for 3 to 4 minutes , or until no longer pink.
Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
2 in same skillet , stir fry bell pepper and onion until soft.
Add jalapeno peppers , tomatoes , remaining 1 / 2 tablespoon chile powder and hot pepper sauce.
Cook , stirring , for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
Add chicken and stir fry for 2 minutes more.

Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken breast halves, chili powder, salt, pepper, olive oil, green bell pepper, onion, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, hot pepper sauce