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Tex-Mex Chicken

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This Tex-Mex main features Lemon juice from concentrate, Chili powder, Ground cumin, Boneless chicken-breast halves, Salsa or picante sauce. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 2
Calories: 178.0
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Tex-Mex main features Lemon juice from concentrate, Chili powder, Ground cumin, Boneless chicken-breast halves, Salsa or picante sauce. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice from concentrate
  • 1/2 teaspoons Chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoons Ground cumin
  • 2 skinless Boneless chicken-breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons Salsa or picante sauce
Directions
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    1. Preheat oven to 350F (177&# 194;°C). 2. In small bowl, combine lemon juice, chili powder and cumin. Place chicken in a 13- by 9-inch baking pan; brush with lemon juice mixture. 3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until chicken is tender, brushing several times with lemon juice mixture. Top chicken with salsa and cheese. Bake about 5 minutes, until cheese melts. To microwave, arrange chicken in a 9-inch glass pie plate; brush with lemon juice mixture. Cover; cook on High (100% power) 8 to 10 minutes, until chicken is tender, rotating dish after 5 minutes. During cooking, brush several times with lemon juice mixture. Top chicken with salsa and cheese; cook on High 1 to 2 minutes, until cheese melts. Gail Shermeyer
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    shredded low-fat monterey jack cheese

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 178.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.3g18%
Saturated Fat 4.8g24%
Cholesterol 57.5mg20%
Sodium 142.4mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 1.9g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 0.8g
Protein 14.6g30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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