Keto Green Chile Chicken
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Keto Green Chile Chicken
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This Green Chile Chicken is the perfect easy and flavorful low carb meal. It is loaded with tender chicken, tangy green chiles, the perfect amount of southwestern spices and finished off with cheese!
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Ingredients
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese softened
- 1 4 oz can chopped green chilis I prefer Old El Paso
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
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Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375F.
- In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper until combined. Then stir in the green chilis and stir until evenly mixed.
- Lay the chicken breasts flat in a baking dish. Cover the chicken breasts with the green chili mixture. Then top with the monterey jack cheese.
- Bake on the middle rack for 35-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
- Serve hot over sautéed spinach or cauliflower rice. Enjoy!
Notes
- Dietary Considerations:
- This recipe is naturally gluten free, low carb, and friendly for keto diets.
- Nutrition facts provided based on my best estimation for the recipe and may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you make to the recipe. I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use for the most accurate calculation.
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- You can cut the chicken in half, chunks, or use chicken tenderloins in lieu of full chicken breasts to make serving easier. Cooking time may be reduced.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to a month.
- Find my crockpot version of Green Chile Chicken here!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4oz chicken plus toppings
Calories
253kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
0g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
439mg
(18%)
Potassium
0mg
(0%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
0IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0mg
(0%)
Calcium
0mg
(0%)
Iron
0mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4oz chicken plus toppings | |
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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