Recipes

Crunchy-topped Mexican chicken

A one-pan, great-tasting main.

A punchy, great-tasting main all in one pan!

Serves: 4

Prep & Cook: 35 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 x 300g chicken breast fillets, trimmed
  • 40g sachet fajita spice mix
  • 410g can tomato puree
  • 425g can Mexican-style beans (see Tip)
  • 100g corn chips, coarsely crushed
  • 1 cup grated Tasty cheese
  • 1 large ripe avocado, mashed
  • 1 tblsp lime juice
  • ½ x 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • ¹⁄³ cup coarsely chopped fresh coriander

Method

1. Cut each chicken breast horizontally in half through the side to give 2 thin pieces. Toss in the spice mix.

2. Heat an oiled, large, oven-proof, non-stick frying pan (30cm diameter) over a medium heat. Add chicken. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove. Wipe pan clean.

3. Add puree and undrained beans to pan. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to pan. Simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until chicken is hot. Remove pan from heat.

4. Sprinkle over combined chips and cheese. Transfer pan to a very hot oven (220C).

5. Cook for 8 minutes, or until topping is golden brown. Remove.

6. Combine avocado and juice in a bowl. Dollop over topping. Sprinkle with tomatoes and coriander. Serve.

TIP: We used Heinz Creationz Fiery Mexican Style Beanz. Replace chicken breast fillets with un-crumbed chicken breast schnitzels for an easy shortcut, available from major supermarkets and chicken shops.

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