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Green chili chicken

Recipe Information

Description:
Green chili chicken is a delicious Mexican recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 20 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 20 Minutes
Total Time 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Chicken
Category Poultry
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican; American
Cook Method Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into strips

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 4 ounces green chilies, chopped

  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese

  • 1/4 cup salsa

Directions

  • Spray a medium frying pan with cooking spray and heat on the stovetop over medium heat.

  • Sprinkle the chicken with chili powder.

  • Add the chicken to the frying pan and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes each side, or until no longer pink.

  • When the chicken is cooked through, turn heat to low and top the chicken with the green chilies.

  • Heat until the chilies are warm then add the cheese on top of the chilies.

  • Cook until the cheese is melted and serve immediately with salsa.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 233 cal

  • Total fat: 9g

  • Saturated fat: 5g

  • Cholesterol: 80mg

  • Sodium: 413mg

  • Carbohydrate: 4g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Protein: 34g