{"id":51471,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T00:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/southwest-chicken\/"},"modified":"2022-09-23T08:21:04","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T13:21:04","slug":"southwest-chicken","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/southwest-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Southwest Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicken breasts are cooked until tender and combined with corn, black beans, cheese and salsa for this festive dish with southwestern flair. 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I used boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts and it was very good that way as well. It could use some salt and pepper, or add more salsa later in the cooking time.    Next time I might add a can of green chilies.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"TheDix"},"reviewBody":"I followed the recipe closely, but added no garnishes.  It was delicious, so easy.  I served it over brown rice, but it would be delicious as a burrito filling also.  This one's a keeper, and I look forward to making it again and again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"smstevens"},"reviewBody":"Love this recipe.  We took this camping and it was a perfect meal. You can dress it up or just eat plain. I am passing out the reicpe to all my friends.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"boisegrams"},"reviewBody":"Very simple recipe with good flavor.  Nice economical weeknight dinner.  I had all the ingredients on hand except black beans.  I used kidney beans instead, which worked fine.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"iamcarrie"},"reviewBody":"This is just about the easiest recipe ever.  It is really good but nothing fancy.  We wrapped it in warm tortillas.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-06-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Cbollom"},"reviewBody":"Delicious and simple to make...made the recipe as instructed. Next time i will probably use pepper jack cheese and cilantro..and top it off with Avocado! Yum Yum..","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MrsOwens"},"reviewBody":"Good recipe. I used my homemade salsa, added a little garlic, cilantro, and a touch of salt. Pretty good and easy to make.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-02-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"danielleylee"},"reviewBody":"I cut this in half and made it in the 1.5 qt slow cooker. The chicken was very moist and flavorful not to mention the meat fell right apart. I cook it for 12 hours. I had to use cream of corn and black eyed peas since I didn't have any black beans but my husband really enjoyed it. He even liked it without the cheese","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-09-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Parkhart"},"reviewBody":"This was delicious and very easy to make!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sugarbusch"},"reviewBody":"This came out really good. I used medium salsa and pinto beans instead of black beans because my husband doesn't like them. I made enchiladas out of this and they were really tasty. Will definitely make these again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"miniwheats08"},"reviewBody":"This is a great recipe! I love it! Sometimes it has a little more broth to it than I would like...it makes it more soupy. So, I cut down the broth a little!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-12-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"keepers1118"},"reviewBody":"This was very good.  Instead of serving it with raw red pepper on top, I sliced it and cooked it in the crock pot.  Also seasoned the chicken breasts with garlic powder.  Served it over brown rice, but may add some chicken broth next time so it won't be as dry.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"meaganteal"},"reviewBody":"Loved this and so simple. I put my chicken in frozen. This was perfect for today since we had baseball all day.  I put it on at 11, came home at 2:45, and shredded the chicken, then left for game two. By the time we got home at 6:30, it was done. I made mine on a low carb tortilla, the hubby as a rice bowl. We are using the leftovers for nachos and salads the rest of the week!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-08-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Guest4543"},"reviewBody":"I added the peppers to the crockpot while the meal was cooking, and I really enjoyed it that way! Even my daughter who is a little picky about food enjoyed it AND ate the veggies!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lfoisy"},"reviewBody":"Love this recipe.  Would use at least a medium salsa; mild doesn't give it enough kick.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"45205","romance_copy_dek":"Chicken breasts are cooked until tender and combined with corn, black beans, cheese and salsa for this festive dish with southwestern flair. 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Instead of serving it with raw red pepper on top, I sliced it and cooked it in the crock pot.  Also seasoned the chicken breasts with garlic powder.  Served it over brown rice, but may add some chicken broth next time so it won't be as dry.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"12\/01\/2017 15:13","GUID":"FA0AF1BFE44F48BC8C29A6E4D6B5C762","MemberId":4029139,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"keepers1118","SubmittedDate":"12\/01\/2017 15:13"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"09\/13\/2017 20:37","GUID":"8ddfa88d034f4e9faa558bd4d4201931","MemberId":3308364,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"Fivestarmamax3","SubmittedDate":"09\/13\/2017 20:37"},{"Comment":"<p>I added the peppers to the crockpot while the meal was cooking, and I really enjoyed it that way! 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Next time I might add a can of green chilies.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"06\/01\/2016 10:59","GUID":"3da93c1fc14a4c9e8d32c0e065215121","MemberId":8721992,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lisahughes","SubmittedDate":"06\/01\/2016 10:59"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"02\/20\/2016 21:38","GUID":"b5b88b061cc64a78ad49640073804b59","MemberId":4266391,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Twich","SubmittedDate":"02\/20\/2016 21:38"},{"Comment":"<p>Loved this and so simple. I put my chicken in frozen. This was perfect for today since we had baseball all day.  I put it on at 11, came home at 2:45, and shredded the chicken, then left for game two. By the time we got home at 6:30, it was done. I made mine on a low carb tortilla, the hubby as a rice bowl. 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I had all the ingredients on hand except black beans.  I used kidney beans instead, which worked fine.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"03\/26\/2015 18:02","GUID":"61b32254f414455b9d762696187e6edc","MemberId":7944289,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"boisegrams","SubmittedDate":"03\/26\/2015 18:02"},{"Comment":"<p>I followed the recipe closely, but added no garnishes.  It was delicious, so easy.  I served it over brown rice, but it would be delicious as a burrito filling also.  This one's a keeper, and I look forward to making it again and again.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"02\/03\/2015 22:00","GUID":"4B0FE5CD4CFD4178B8102CD62AA72340","MemberId":607421,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"TheDix","SubmittedDate":"02\/03\/2015 22:00"},{"Comment":"<p>I cut this in half and made it in the 1.5 qt slow cooker. The chicken was very moist and flavorful not to mention the meat fell right apart. I cook it for 12 hours. I had to use cream of corn and black eyed peas since I didn&#39;t have any black beans but my husband really enjoyed it. He even liked it without the cheese<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"","GUID":"d0a6303c19174711af7ae1f2f41ed166","MemberId":4484886,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"danielleylee","SubmittedDate":"02\/24\/2014 19:55"},{"Comment":"<p>Good recipe. I used my homemade salsa, added a little garlic, cilantro, and a touch of salt. Pretty good and easy to make.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"","GUID":"e3360f233dfe4e6a8b0358cd49bf4146","MemberId":7095603,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"MrsOwens","SubmittedDate":"12\/02\/2013 14:50"},{"Comment":"<p>Love this recipe.  We took this camping and it was a perfect meal. You can dress it up or just eat plain. I am passing out the reicpe to all my friends.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"05\/15\/2012 10:53","GUID":"4653cd2f2b654e36998daf5bc00ad9b6","MemberId":2380968,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"smstevens","SubmittedDate":"05\/15\/2012 10:53"},{"Comment":"<p>This is just about the easiest recipe ever.  It is really good but nothing fancy.  We wrapped it in warm tortillas.<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"09\/17\/2011 09:51","GUID":"B32F4C5676524D9AB07B549186CB21E0","MemberId":1434071,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"iamcarrie@aol.com","SubmittedDate":"09\/17\/2011 09:51"},{"Comment":"<p>This came out really good. I used medium salsa and pinto beans instead of black beans because my husband doesn't like them. I made enchiladas out of this and they were really tasty. Will definitely make these again!<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"03\/19\/2011 14:39","GUID":"a169b96f44254742a65655495d9c87eb","MemberId":4006951,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Sugarbusch","SubmittedDate":"03\/19\/2011 14:39"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"03\/07\/2011 22:05","GUID":"1965f81c1e6b435e93ce5619725425f7","MemberId":5278225,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"mommychabolla","SubmittedDate":"03\/07\/2011 22:05"},{"Comment":"<p>This is a great recipe! I love it! Sometimes it has a little more broth to it than I would like...it makes it more soupy. So, I cut down the broth a little!<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"03\/07\/2011 15:06","GUID":"3b1af90c415b46de825f27d94fc434c4","MemberId":5577448,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"miniwheats08","SubmittedDate":"03\/07\/2011 15:06"},{"Comment":"<p>Love this recipe.  Would use at least a medium salsa; mild doesn't give it enough kick.<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"01\/14\/2011 11:26","GUID":"171B6F5B9F26451C9BC2D57E3327C403","MemberId":3764297,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lfoisy","SubmittedDate":"01\/14\/2011 11:26"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"01\/08\/2011 16:01","GUID":"c3c6301b1dda429a8d5296091e609a3f","MemberId":4970660,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"HeatherD35","SubmittedDate":"01\/08\/2011 16:01"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"01\/04\/2011 05:26","GUID":"BB0C3D1B71175B4AF79F255746050D01","MemberId":114653,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"pegcorp","SubmittedDate":"01\/04\/2011 05:26"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Southwest Chicken"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.3 (Yoast SEO v23.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Southwest Chicken Recipe: How to Make It<\/title>\n\n\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/southwest-chicken\/\" \/>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\t\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Southwest Chicken Recipe: How to Make It","description":"Chicken breasts are cooked until tender and combined with corn, black beans, cheese and salsa for this festive dish with southwestern flair. 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