Southwest Chicken Recipe
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
514 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Southwest Chicken Recipe
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This southwest chicken bake is a cheesy enchilada-inspired dish the whole family will devour! This creamy baked chicken is so tasty and so easy to make.
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 15 ounces enchilada sauce 1 can
- 14.5 ounces chopped tomatoes with green chilies drained (1 can)
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese
Optional Garnishes
- chopped fresh cilantro
- cojita cheese
- tortilla strips or corn chips
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and spray an 8x11-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Pound the breasts to an even 1-inch thickness, then season both sides of the breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Place the chicken in the prepared dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together enchilada sauce, drained tomatoes, and sour cream.
- Pour the sauce/sour cream mixture over the chicken.
- Bake at 375°F for 20-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F.
- Sprinkle breast with the Mexican blend cheese, then continue to cook just until the cheese is melted and beginning to bubble.
- Remove chicken from the oven and allow to rest 3-4 minutes.
- To serve, place a nest of tortilla chips on a plate and place the chicken on top. Drizzle with extra sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro & crumbled Cotija cheese. Serve with refried beans if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store Southwestern chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
514kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
157mg
(52%)
Sodium
1582mg
(66%)
Potassium
754mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1660IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
14.4mg
(16%)
Calcium
492mg
(49%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 514 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 514kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1582mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 754mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1660IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 14.4mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 492mg | 49% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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