Chiles Rellenos Chicken Recipe

Name: Chiles Rellenos Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles; 1/2 cup cubed pepper Jack cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/2 cup cubed pepper Jack cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lime zest

1
Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Combine chiles and pepper Jack cheese; spoon into each pocket. Secure with toothpicks.
2
In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown chicken on both sides in oil. Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 until a thermometer reads 165u00b0, 15-20 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
3
Add garlic to skillet; cook for 1 minute. Stir in the cream cheese, broth and lime juice until blended. Bring to a boil. Stir in cilantro and lime zest.
4
Remove toothpicks from chicken. Serve with cream sauce.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each), 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, 1/2 cup cubed pepper Jack cheese, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chiles Rellenos Chicken 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.

Chiles Rellenos Chicken

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