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It's a blanket of borderlands-flavors, a comforter of spicy cuisine! It's Southwest Smothered Chicken: golden-brown, savory chicken topped with melty cheese, tangy and sour pickled jalapeño slices, vibrant salsa, and some classic Southwestern seasonings, all of which add fantastic heat! Southwest Smothered Chicken will smother your own tastebuds in fantastic flavors! And it won't even make you wait for it, since it's ready in half an hour or less!
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Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeño slices
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Directions
Step 1 -Flatten the chicken to 1/2-inch thickness.
Step 2 -Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the cumin and the cayenne.
Step 3 -In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
Step 4 -Cook the chicken in the hot oil until no longer pink and cooked through at 165 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Step 5 -Combine the corn and the salsa and spoon the mixture over the chicken.
Step 6 -Top the chicken with the cheese and the jalapeño slices.
Step 7 -Cover and cook until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 8 -Top each chicken breast with a dollop of the sour cream.
Step 9 -Serve.

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