Southwestern Chicken Scaloppine

41 Ratings

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Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 4

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Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)

1/4

cup all-purpose flour

teaspoon ground cumin

1/2

teaspoon salt

1 1/2

tablespoons oil

1/2

cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

1/4

teaspoon hot sauce, if desired

tablespoons lime juice

tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps

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1

Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place chicken breast half with smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick. Repeat with remaining chicken. Cut chicken into smaller pieces if desired.
2

In shallow dish, mix flour, cumin and salt; reserve 1 teaspoon flour mixture. Coat chicken with flour mixture.
3

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and no longer pink in center. Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.
4

In small bowl, stir reserved 1 teaspoon flour mixture into broth. Gradually stir broth mixture and hot sauce into skillet. Heat to boiling; stir in lime juice and cilantro. Serve sauce over chicken.

Notes

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Expert Tips

Serve with cornbread or corn muffins, steamed green beans or broccoli, and fresh fruit for a scrumptious dinner.
Instead of chicken, use 1 pound pork tenderloin. Cut into 4 pieces, and flatten as directed for the chicken.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 250
Calories from Fat: 90

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 10g; 15%
Saturated Fat 1 1/2g 9% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 85mg; 29%
Sodium: 500mg; 21%
Potassium: 300mg; 9%
Total Carbohydrate: 7g; 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 0g
Protein: 33g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%; 0%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 2%; 2%
Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 4 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.