Main Dishes

Mexican Chicken with Green Bell Pepper, Pineapple and Cojita Cheese

Kristi Rimkus
May 13, 2016
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A quick saute in an Instant Pot turns boneless skinless chicken breasts into a family-pleasing Mexican dinner with colorful peppers, pineapple, and Cojita cheese.

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2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large green bell pepper, seed and diced
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed into bite sized pieces
Preheat the Instant Pot on saute mode, or a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and green peppers and cook for 6 - 8 minutes until softened. Stir often to keep from burning.
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Nutritions

Calories
179

Sodium
263mg
10% DV

Fat
12g
18% DV

Protein
10g
21% DV

Carbs
7g
2% DV

Fiber
1g
7% DV
Mexican Low-Calorie Low-Sodium Dinner Low-Fat Chicken

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Nutritions

Calories
756

Sodium
738mg
30% DV

Fat
39g
61% DV

Protein
31g
62% DV

Carbs
62g
21% DV

Fiber
4g
18% DV