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Nutrition Facts

Calories 574
  Calories from Fat 221 (39%)
(38%)Total Fat 25g
(26%)Saturated Fat 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
(25%)Cholesterol 76mg
(55%)Sodium 1320mg
(25%)Potassium 880mg
Total Carbohydrate 60g
(13%)Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 8g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(58%)Protein 29g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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South-of-the-Border Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts, about 2-1/2 pounds (bone in)

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 14-ounce can pizza sauce

  • 1 8-ounce jar taco sauce

  • 1 medium onion, cut into wedges

  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup frozen corn

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 2 Tbs olive oil

  • 2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped

  • 1/8 tsp salt

  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper

  • 3/4 cup cornbread stuffing for garnish

Canned pizza and taco sauces make this a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Directions

  • Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, warm oil. Add chicken breasts and saute until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and pour off all but 1 tablespoon oil. Add onion, garlic and bell peppers; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in pizza and taco sauces; add water and parsley. Return chicken to skillet; bring sauce to simmer. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, turning chicken after 10 minutes.
  • Stir in corn, turning chicken again; continue to simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes. Spoon into serving dish, sprinkle with corn stuffing. Serve over rice or pasta.

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