Green Chili and Cheese Chicken

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This is a super-easy weeknight recipe with Mexican flair. Server with Spanish rice, refried beans, and warm tortillas!

Submitted by MELISSAINNOVA
Updated on March 16, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 ½ cups shredded pepperjack cheese

  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained

  • 1 tablespoon dry fajita seasoning

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients gathered to make green chili and cheese chicken.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9 inch square baking dish (or similar size) with cooking spray.

  3. Make a deep cut into the side of each chicken breast half to form a pocket or 'purse'.

    Deep cuts made into chicken breasts.

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  4. Stuff 1/4 cup of cheese and about 1 tablespoon of the chilies onto each one. Close, and secure with a toothpick so that the cheese does not escape while in the oven.

    Chicken stuffed with ingredients and closed together with toothpicks.

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  5. Place the stuffed chicken into the baking dish. Season with Fajita seasoning, and then sprinkle the remaining cheese and chilies over the top.

    Chicken placed in baking dish and sprinkled with fajita seasoning, remaining cheese and chilies.

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  6. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the chicken juices run clear, and cheese is melted and lightly browned.

    Chicken baked until browned.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

334 Calories
19g Fat
4g Carbs
35g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 334
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 10g 48%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 792mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 35g 71%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 279mg 21%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 255mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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