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Baked Green Chile Chicken

Cheesy Baked Green Chile Chicken is a quick and easy Mexican inspired dinner that's all made in one dish!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 396 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.