Cilantro Chicken & Chayote Recipe

Name: Cilantro Chicken & Chayote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pieces Chicken breast meat, hand trimmed, cut thin; 1/4 cup EVOO; 1 bunch Cilantro; 4 ounces Cream Cheese; 2 pieces Chayote Squash; 1 cup Pico de Gallo (tomatoes, sweet onions, and peppers (anaheims & serranos, to taste); 1/2 - 1 cup Cotija (ok to substitute Feta); 1 bunch Cilantro leaves, whole or rough chopped; 2 tablespoons Better than bouillion; 4 ounces Cream Cheese, cut into small pieces for melting

Servings: persons

1
Macerate cilantro, cram cheese, EVOO, Salt & Pepper in Vita Mix
2
Put all ingredients in a ZipLock, refrigerate, and marinate.
3
Chayote is very firm, so cut in 1/4 inch strips. Soften chayote & pico with bouillion, salt & pepper. Add 4 ounces of cream cheese, cut into small pieces & 1/2 crumbled cotija. Cook together on stove top til thoroughly mixed and hot.
4
Fold in 3/4 of the cilantro leaves & 1/2 the cotija. Top with remaining cilantro & cotija.
5
Tent with foil. Bake at 350 til cotija is lighly browned.
6
Grill Chicken til done. Plate with the baked chayote dish, and top with cilantro leaves.

370

kcal

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pieces Chicken breast meat, hand trimmed, cut thin, 1/4 cup EVOO, 1 bunch Cilantro, 4 ounces Cream Cheese, and more.

Yes, Cilantro Chicken & Chayote 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!

Cilantro Chicken & Chayote

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Variations & substitutions

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