Green Chile Chicken
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!
Servings: 8 servings
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
Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 718mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 760IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 1mg
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