Cheesy Chicken Jack With Cilantro Cream Sauce

Name: Cheesy Chicken Jack With Cilantro Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 thin sliced chicken breasts or 4 boneless chicken thighs; 6 -8 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled or 6 -8 slices use bacon bits; ½ cup sharp white cheddar cheese, grated; ½ cup monterey jack pepper cheese, grated; monterey chicken seasoning; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon sour cream; 1 (7 ounce) can salsa verde; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon celery salt; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 small lime, juice of

Servings: persons

4 thin sliced chicken breasts or 4 boneless chicken thighs
6 -8 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled or 6 -8 slices use bacon bits
½ cup sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
½ cup monterey jack pepper cheese, grated
monterey chicken seasoning
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 (7 ounce) can salsa verde
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon celery salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 small lime, juice of

1
Take chicken pieces and season each piece with Monterey Chicken Seasoning to taste.
2
Using a lightly greased grill pan or grill, cook chicken until throughly cooked.
3
After chicken has throughly cooked and is brown on both sides, transfer to a pizza pan/cookie sheet.
4
Sprinkle each.
5
piece of chicken with bacon bits, pepper jack cheese and sharp white cheese.
6
Broil just until cheese melts.
7
Serve with Cilantro Cream Sauce.
8
Cilantro Cream Sauce:.
9
Combine cream cheese, sour cream and salsa in food processor/blender.
10
Add in pepper, celery salt, cumin, garlic powder, cilantro and lime juice.
11
Blend until smooth and creamy.
12
Place in a serving bowl.

1200

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 thin sliced chicken breasts or 4 boneless chicken thighs, 6 -8 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled or 6 -8 slices use bacon bits, ½ cup sharp white cheddar cheese, grated, ½ cup monterey jack pepper cheese, grated, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Chicken Jack With Cilantro Cream Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!