Mexicali Salsa Chicken Recipes

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MEXICALI CHICKEN

This recipe has been a family favorite for many years. It's great served with Spanish rice and refried beans. Cilantro may be added to the salsa, if desired. -Avanell Hewitt, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12



Mexicali Chicken image

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion, jalapenos, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Chill until serving., Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning; set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain., If grilling the chicken, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°., Top with bacon and cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa; squeeze lime wedges over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

1 medium tomato, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 to 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
4 bacon strips, halved
4 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
1 medium lime, cut into four wedges

MEXICALI CHICKEN

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4



Mexicali Chicken image

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brush chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with half of the Mrs. Dash® Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend. Arrange in a baking dish.
  • 2. Bake 15 minutes. Turn chicken pieces over and sprinkle with remaining Mrs. Dash® Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend. Bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until cooked through.
  • 3. Serve with lime or lemon wedges if desired.

1 Tbsp. Mrs. Dash® Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend, divided
1 Tbsp. olive oil
4 (5 Oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
lime or lemon wedges

MEXICALI CHICKEN FOR TWO

This recipe has been a family favorite for many years. It's great served with Spanish rice and refried beans. You can cilantro to the salsa, if you like. -Avanell Hewitt, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12



Mexicali Chicken for Two image

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion, jalapeno, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Chill until serving., Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning; set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain., If grilling the chicken, using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Top with bacon and cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa; squeeze lime wedges over top.

Nutrition Facts :

1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2 bacon strips, halved
2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
2 lime wedges

MEXICALI SALSA CHICKEN

A colorful, tasty and easy dinner. This dish was created on the spot when I was missing ingredients for a favorite recipe. It worked out well so I thought I would share it. Serve over white rice.

Provided by Kats Mom

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6



Mexicali Salsa Chicken image

Steps:

  • Slice chicken breasts into 1/2 inch strips.
  • Saute chicken in the half of the butter in a large frying pan until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Set chicken aside to keep warm.
  • Melt the remaining butter in the frying pan and saute the onions and garlic until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Put chicken back in the pan and add the salsa and corn.
  • Simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.1, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 96.3, Sodium 1293.5, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 10.6, Protein 33.1

1/4 cup butter, divided
4 -8 garlic cloves, crushed
1 large onion, diced about 1/2 cup (or more)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
24 ounces salsa, your favorite flavor & heat level
14 1/2 ounces corn, drained

PINEAPPLE SALSA CHICKEN

Make and share this Pineapple Salsa Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Sauces

Time 7h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4



Pineapple Salsa Chicken image

Steps:

  • Place the thawed chicken breasts in the crockpot and add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Serve with warm tortillas and some rice.
  • I usually do six, so the we have the leftovers.

3 -6 skinless chicken breasts
1 (19 ounce) can pineapple tidbits (drain the juice)
1 can black beans (do not drain)
1 (32 ounce) jar of mild to medium chunky style salsa (I make my own)

QUICK MEXICALI CHICKEN CASSEROLE

This was an "accidental" recipe because I had to come up with something quick for dinner--my family absolutely flipped over it! This yummy, cheesy, gooey, Mexican-inspired chicken casserole is warm and comforting and perfect served with rice. You and your family will love it... try it and let me know what you think!

Provided by Mo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9



Quick Mexicali Chicken Casserole image

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine soup, diced tomatoes with chiles, sour cream, milk, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and 1/2 of the cheese. Just before baking in the oven, add crushed tortilla chips and combine evenly. Put in a baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until hot, bubbly, and cheese is melted, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 113.6 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 1036.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as RO*TEL® Original), drained
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning mix
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
1 cup crushed tortilla chips

MEXICALI CHICKEN (SLOW COOKER)

Very easy, yummy, and inexpensive. Found this in the, "Simple 1-2-3 Cookbook." If you want to make the sauce thicker, you can blend 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until smooth and stir into cooking liquid when the ketchup, cumin, and salt is added. Hope you guys enjoy this one!

Provided by Virginia Cherry Blo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10



Mexicali Chicken (Slow Cooker) image

Steps:

  • Put sliced peppers and onions in slow cooker and top with chicken.
  • Sprinkle chili powder and oregano over chicken and add salsa.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker and place in a serving bowl to keep warm.
  • Stir ketchup cumin, and salt into mixture in slow cooker. Cook, uncovered, on High 15 minutes or until hot.
  • Pour mixture over top of noodles or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.5, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 138.1, Sodium 1526.5, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 13.8, Protein 34.1

2 medium green bell peppers (cut into thin strips)
1 large onion (quartered and thinly sliced)
4 chicken thighs
4 chicken drumsticks
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa (Chipotle or Picante)
1/2 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt

MEXICALI CHICKEN SKILLET

This is a recipe that I found on ChefMD. A quick & easy stove top chicken recipe. I served this with oven roasted potatoes and asparagus.

Provided by LARavenscroft

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



Mexicali Chicken Skillet image

Steps:

  • Combine cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Rub mixture over meaty sides of chicken.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Coat with cooking spray.
  • Add chicken to skillet, seasoned side down.
  • Cook 5 minutes or until beginning to brown.
  • Add salsa to skillet.
  • Turn chicken over and cover skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Transfer to serving plates and garnish with green onions and serve with lime wedges if desired.

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, skinless, bone-in (about 8 thighs)
1 1/2 cups salsa (use your favorite salsa)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
lime wedge (optional)

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