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Pollo Fiesta (aka Fiesta Chicken)

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
This flavorful meal is sure to be a hit with your family, especially if you love food with a Mexican flair!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 137kcal
Author: Trisha Gilkerson

Ingredients

  • 3-4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Lime
  • 4 Pineapple circles canned or fresh works
  • 2 teaspoons Cilantro flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in a 9x13 baking dish. Be sure to line the dish with butter or cooking spray.
  • Salt and pepper the chicken and then cover each chicken breast with cilantro flakes.
  • Cut the pineapple circles in half. Lay one half on one end of the chicken and the other half on the other end.
  • Slice the lime into wedges and place one wedge in the middle of the chicken and two pineapple slices.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro flakes one more time. If you are looking for a little spice, sprinkle the chicken with a little cayenne pepper before baking.
  • Place in oven and bake for about 30 minutes at 350 degrees or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Top your chicken with homemade salsa and/or guacamole.

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
courses: Main Course
cuisine: Mexican
keyword: chicken, easy, fast, Mexican