Crusted Tex-Mex Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Crusted Tex-Mex Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 cup crushed corn tortilla chips; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, lightly pounded; 2 cups chopped tomatoes; 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup crushed corn tortilla chips
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, lightly pounded
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
In a shallow bowl whisk together the lime juice and honey.
3
Place crushed tortilla chips in a plastic bag.
4
Dip chicken in the lime/honey mixture and place in chip bag.
5
Shake to coat.
6
Place chicken in a 9-inch square baking pan.
7
Repeat with the remaining chicken.
8
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the thickest piece of chicken is no longer pink in the center.
9
While chicken is cooking combine in a blender or food processor the tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic and oregano.
10
Puree to smooth.
11
Pour mixture into a large saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring often.
12
Cook the mixture down to about 1&1/2 cups.
13
Remove chicken from oven and sprinkle with cheese.
14
Bake for 3-4 minutes more.
15
Divide sauce evenly between 4 plates and place cooked chicken on top of sauce.

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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: 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 cup crushed corn tortilla chips, 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, lightly pounded, and more.

Yes, Crusted Tex-Mex Chicken Breasts 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.

Crusted Tex-Mex Chicken Breasts

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