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Chicken

Chiles Rellenos Chicken

There’s a little math and a lot of mouthwatering flavor in this simple dinner recipe. The creamy cilantro and lime sauce would taste terrific with rice or egg noodles.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
  • 1/2 cup cubed pepper jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Directions

  1. Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Combine chiles and pepper Jack cheese; spoon into each pocket. Secure with toothpicks.
  2. In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown chicken on both sides in oil. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a thermometer reads 165°, 15-20 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
  3. Add garlic to skillet; cook for 1 minute. Stir in the cream cheese, broth and lime juice until blended. Bring to a boil. Stir in cilantro and lime zest.
  4. Remove toothpicks from chicken. Serve with cream sauce.