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One Pan Potatoes & Chicken

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Makes: 6 servings

This is an easy and flavorful one pan meal. Salsa adds an extra kick to the dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes
  • 16 ounces chicken breasts, boned and skinned
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 can (15.2 ounces) low-sodium whole kernel corn, drained

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cut potatoes into 3/4 in cubes.
  3. Microwave potatoes for 8-10 minutes until tender OR cook potatoes on the stovetop. To cook on the stovetop, place potatoes in water, bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes.
  4. Cut chicken into 3/4-inch cubes
  5. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on high for 5 minutes.
  6. Add potatoes; cook until potatoes are lightly browned.
  7. Add salsa and corn. Cook until heated through.

Notes

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Source:

Kentucky Families on the Move: Food and Nutrition Calendar, 2005
University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 286
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 50 mg
Sodium 223 mg
Carbohydrates 36 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 20 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 28 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 967 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 286
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 50 mg
Carbohydrates 36 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 20 g
Minerals
Calcium 28 mg
Potassium 967 mg
Sodium 223 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 62 mg
Phosphorus 241 mg
Selenium 16 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 17 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.9 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
Vitamin C 17 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 10 mcg
Folate 69 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 8 mg
Choline 71 mg

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Vegetables 1 1/2 cups
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