Chicken Simmered In Red Chile Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Simmered In Red Chile Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 dried red chilies (such as Guajillo or New Mexican Red); 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 corn tortillas; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro stem

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 dried red chilies (such as Guajillo or New Mexican Red)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup fresh cilantro stem

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Heat olive oil in frying pan and brown chicken breasts on both sides.
3
Remove from pan and place in oven proof baking dish.
4
Open dried chiles, remove and discard seeds and stem.
5
(Seeds are removed to prevent burning) Cut chiles into pieces.
6
Melt butter in frying pan.
7
Lightly saute chiles in butter.
8
Add chopped onions and garlic.
9
Tear tortillas into pieces and add to pan.
10
(The tortillas help to thicken sauce.) Saute until ingredients are lightly browned.
11
Add chicken stock and salt and simmer until ingredients are soft.
12
Remove from heat and cool sauce to room temperature.
13
Transfer cooled sauce to blender and blend until smooth.
14
Pour sauce over chicken breasts.
15
Bake at 350u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is done.
16
Remove from oven, top with shredded jack cheese and garnish with sprigs of cilantro.
17
Bake a few additional minutes to melt cheese if necessary.

545

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 dried red chilies (such as Guajillo or New Mexican Red), and more.

Yes, Chicken Simmered In Red Chile 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!

Chicken Simmered In Red Chile Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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