Quick Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Chicken

Name: Quick Sweet 'n' Spicy Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 jar (11 ounces) chunky salsa; 1/2 cup reduced-sugar peach spreadable fruit; Hot cooked rice

A few convenience items combine with chicken to create a zesty main dish. Garnish with chopped green onions if you like.—Sheri White, Higley, Arizona

Ingredients

3 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 jar (11 ounces) chunky salsa
1/2 cup reduced-sugar peach spreadable fruit
Hot cooked rice

Directions

Place taco seasoning in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken and toss to coat.
In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil until no longer pink. Combine salsa and preserves; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until heated through Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 212 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 738mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Sweet 'N' Spicy Chicken in The Taste of Home Cookbook 3rd Edition--Bonus 30-Minute Light

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meesa.dustin

Feb 1, 2015

I love this dish. I make it all the time for my husband. I used canned peaches with sugar that I biol to make my own preserves and it is wonderful. Just the right combination of sweet and spicy.