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Southwest Chicken Recipe
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 514 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
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
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.
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Notes
- Storage: Store Southwestern chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.