How to Make a Favorite, Easy, Spicy Chicken Dish

Chicken is a great go-to option for dinner any night of the week. For this spicy version, you can make a batch of the seasoned rub ahead of time and store it in an airtight container for even faster prep. Removing the skin keeps the fat content down and pairing the chicken with brown rice makes this a healthy, flavorful entree the whole family will love.

Things You'll Need

• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, or to taste
• Cooking spray
• 4 to 6 boneless, skinless, split chicken breasts
• 2 to 3 cans tomatoes with green chilies

Instructions

1. Measure and mix all the spices into a small bowl. The amounts listed are for 4 to 6 breasts, and can be adjusted for more or less chicken. You can also make a bigger batch and store the extra for later meals. If your family doesn't like too much spice, reduce the amount of ground red pepper.

2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Rub each side of the chicken breasts with the spice mixture. Cook the chicken on medium-high until just brown.

3. Pour at least 2 cans of tomatoes with green chilies over the chicken and reduce heat to medium. Simmer 30 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

4. Serve chicken breast on a bed of brown rice and spoon the tomato mixture over the top.

Tips & Warnings

• A squeeze of lime at the end adds an authentic zing to the dish.