Quick and Easy Chicken Piquant Recipe

Chicken with Creole Seasoning and Pickles

Servings: 4 | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• cup all-purpose flour
• teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's)
• 1 (16 ounce) package boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL)
• cup diced sweet pickles
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons drained capers
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

Directions

1. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour and Creole seasoning. Mix well.
2. Coat the chicken tenders in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly dredged. Shake off any excess flour.
3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken tenders.
4. Cook the chicken for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
5. Add the diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, pickles, vinegar, capers, and crushed garlic cloves to the skillet.
6. Stir to combine, then cover and let the chicken simmer for about 10 minutes or until fully cooked. The chicken should no longer be pink in the center. Use an instant-read thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches at least 165F (74C).

Tips

If you're concerned about the dish being too spicy, you can opt for a mild version of diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, such as a mild Rotel variety.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 242
• Fat: 6g (8% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 1g (7% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 64mg (21% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 583mg (25% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 20g (7% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 1g (5% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 4g
• Protein: 26g (51% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 5mg (6% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 33mg (3% Daily Value)
• Iron: 2mg (10% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 301mg (6% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may vary depending on your calorie needs.