Salsa chicken with cheese Recipe

Name: Salsa chicken with cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 ½ tablespoons butter; 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies; 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; ½ cup chicken broth; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon oregano leaves; ½ teaspoon sugar; salt and pepper; 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 ½ tablespoons butter
1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
½ cup chicken broth
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon oregano leaves
½ teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

1
Rinse chicken and pat dry; place pieces one at a time, skinned side down, between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a mallet until about 1/4-inch thick.
2
Melt butter in oil in a wide frying pan over medium-high heat; add chicken, a portion at a time, without crowding; cook, turning after 2-3 minutes, until golden on the outside and no longer pink when slashed, about 4-6 minutes, total.
3
Transfer to an ovenproof platter and keep warm.
4
Add onion, garlic and celery to pan; cook, stirring, until onion is soft.
5
Add chiles, tomatoes and their liquid, broth, cumin, oregano and sugar; cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
6
Add any juices that have drained from the chicken, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
7
Pour sauce over chicken; sprinkle with cheese and broil 3 inches below heat until cheese is melted.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 1 ½ tablespoons butter, 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Salsa chicken with cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Salsa chicken with cheese

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