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Easy One Pot Mexican Chicken


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  • Author: Alice
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This One Pot Mexican Chicken is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish featuring juicy chicken, a creamy, spicy sauce, and a mix of colorful vegetables. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and delivers authentic Mexican flavors in one pan.


Ingredients

45 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

200 g plain flour

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tin (about 300 g) sweet corn

1 red onion, thinly sliced

1 pepper (any color), thinly sliced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

250 ml chicken stock, made from a stock cube

Juice of 1 lemon

200 ml single cream

200 g spinach, washed

Bunch of coriander, chopped

Basil, chopped

Spring onions, sliced

For the Spice Mix:

½ teaspoon garlic granules

½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon chili powder (adjust to preference)

¼ teaspoon chili flakes

¼ teaspoon Cajun spice


Instructions

  1. Pour flour into a shallow dish, seasoning with salt and pepper. Dust chicken in seasoned flour. If chicken pieces are thick, flatten using a rolling pin between greaseproof paper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat. Brown the chicken on both sides (6-10 minutes). Remove and set aside.
  3. Add red onion and sweet corn to the pan, cooking until onions soften. Add sliced pepper and tomato paste, cooking for another 5-8 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken stock, cream, spice mix, and lemon juice. Stir, bring to a simmer, then add chicken back to the pan. Cook for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
  5. Add spinach and allow it to wilt in the sauce. Garnish with fresh coriander, basil, and spring onions before serving.

Notes

  • Substitute chicken with turkey for a different protein option.
  • For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk instead of single cream.
  • Swap spinach for kale or Swiss chard if preferred.
  • Adjust chili powder and flakes based on spice preference.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for added flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg