Spicy Chicken Verde Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; 1 -ounce (2 tablespoons) margarine, melted; 4 ounces tomatillo sauce; 1/4 -ounce Monterey jack cheese; 2 ounces refried beans; 1 taco shell; 4 large lettuce leaves, shredded; 2 ounces cooked rice; 2 ounces pico de gallo; 2 ounces queso fresco; 2 teaspoons chopped chives, for garnish; Paprika, for garnish; 1 1/2 ounces guacamole; 1/2 ounce sour cream

Servings: persons

1 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 -ounce (2 tablespoons) margarine, melted
4 ounces tomatillo sauce
1/4 -ounce Monterey jack cheese
2 ounces refried beans
1 taco shell
4 large lettuce leaves, shredded
2 ounces cooked rice
2 ounces pico de gallo
2 ounces queso fresco
2 teaspoons chopped chives, for garnish
Paprika, for garnish
1 1/2 ounces guacamole
1/2 ounce sour cream

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breast generously with Cajun seasoning.
3
Heat the margarine in a skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add the chicken and cook for about 3 minutes; flip over and continue cooking until fully cooked through.
5
Remove from the heat and slice lengthwise into 4 strips.
6
Place on a baking sheet and spread the tomatillo sauce on top.
7
Sprinkle with jack cheese and place in the oven to melt, just a couple minutes.
8
Meanwhile, spread the refried beans carefully over the taco shell, top with lettuce, rice, pico de gallo, and queso fresco.
9
Remove chicken from the oven and place on top of fillings.
10
Garnish with chives and a sprinkling of paprika.
11
Serve with guacamole and sour cream on top.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 -ounce (2 tablespoons) margarine, melted, 4 ounces tomatillo sauce, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chicken Verde 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.

Spicy Chicken Verde

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