Green Chili Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
540 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Green Chili Chicken Recipe
Description
This recipe starts with seasoned chicken breasts placed in a baking dish and coated with green chili enchilada sauce, lending a savory and slightly spicy flavor. Baking at 375°F cooks the chicken through while the sauce infuses moisture and taste. Near the end of cooking, shredded Monterey Jack cheese is sprinkled on top and broiled briefly until melted and bubbly, adding creamy richness.
The straightforward preparation highlights the combination of tender chicken with zesty green chili sauce and mild cheese. It pairs well with rice, beans, or simple sides to balance the mildly spiced chicken. This recipe emphasizes baking over complex steps or marinating.
Ingredients
- 2-3 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 1/2 cups green chili enchilada sauce
- chili powder
- garlic salt with parsley flakes
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese or Mexican cheese
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375
- Place chicken on the bottom of a sprayed 9x13 dish. Season with garlic salt and chili powder.
- Pour green chili enchilada sauce over the chicken.
- Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Top with shredded cheese and broil for a minute until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 540kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 64g | 128% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 194mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 2125mg | 89% |
| Potassium | 881mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1705IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 433mg | 43% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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