Baked Green Chile Chicken
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4.5
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Baked Green Chile Chicken
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Cheesy Baked Green Chile Chicken is a quick and easy Mexican inspired dinner that's all made in one dish!
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Ingredients
Baked Green Chile Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 2 whole green chiles roasted or canned, stem and seeds removed and sliced into large strips
- 3/4 cup Green enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Rice
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/4 cup Green enchilada sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped green chiles
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F. and spray an oven safe baking dish (approximately 11 x 7 inch) with cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In a small bowl combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder salt and pepper. Coat the chicken breast evenly with the spice mixture and place them in the baking dish. Top the chicken with the strips of green chiles and pour the remaining enchilada sauce on top. Sprinkle on the shredded cheese and cover the baking dish with foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes then remove the foil and bake another 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature is 165°. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- While the chicken is baking prepare the rice. In a bowl stir together the cooked rice, enchilada sauce, green chiles, cilantro, salt and pepper. Taste for seasoning and serve with the green chile chicken.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
396kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
116mg
(39%)
Sodium
564mg
(24%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 396 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 396kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 564mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.5
63 reviews
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