Tucson Chicken
A vibrant Southwestern-inspired chicken dish featuring a savory blend of spices, peppers, and smoky flavors characteristic of Tucson cuisine.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 large Onion
- 2 pieces Bell peppers
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- ½ tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 400 g Diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 to taste Salt and pepper
Steps
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes with green chiles, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot.
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