Southwestern Chicken is one of my go-to recipes when I want to bring a little warmth and spice to the dinner table. It’s so simple to put together, yet it tastes like you’ve been cooking all day long.
What makes this dish truly special is that beautiful spice blend—garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, and salt all mixed together to create the most wonderful flavor. The lime juice brightens everything up and keeps that chicken so tender and juicy.
I love serving this to my family on warm evenings, and it always brings everyone together around the table. There’s something about sharing a meal seasoned with such care that makes the memories even sweeter.
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Southwestern Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.16666666666667 ounce Chicken
- 2 teaspoon Lime Juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, chili powder, salt and paprika.
- Rub over both sides of chicken breasts.
- In a large skillet, coated with nonstick cooking spray, brown chicken on both sides; drizzle with lime juice.
- Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until juices run clear.
