Green Chile Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
386 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
American, Mexican-American Fusion
Green Chile Chicken
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Green Chile Chicken is bound to become your family's new favorite dinner! Tender, juicy chicken breasts are coated in a seasoned mix of green chiles, green enchilada sauce and shredded cheese. Baked until melty, flavorful and oh-so-delicious!
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken breast, 3-4 breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- ½ cup Green enchilada sauce
- 1 ¼ cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 4-quart baking dish with pan spray.
- Pat 3 pounds chicken breast, dry with paper towels and lay them in the baking dish. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, beat the 8 ounces cream cheese, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, and ½ cup green enchilada sauce until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chicken breasts and top with the shredded 1 ¼ cup colby jack cheese,.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the center of the chicken reaches 365 degrees Fahrenheit on a thermometer and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve with rice and toppings as desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
386kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
157mg
(52%)
Sodium
757mg
(32%)
Potassium
718mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
760IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
185mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 757mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 718mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 760IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 185mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
3 reviews
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