Peach Salsa Chicken

  Chicken & Turkey

Peachy sweetness mellows out the jalapeno kick in this homemade salsa. The whole meal is done in a half hour!

Peach Salsa Chicken

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 large peach, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • 1. Mix first six ingredients. In a small saucepan, bring broth and 1/4 cup peach mixture to a boil. Stir in rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.
  • 2. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat; brown chicken on both sides. Add remaining peach mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 7-9 minutes. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 467 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 772mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 35g protein.

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