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Cheesy Mexican Chicken
Photo: Lily Banse

Cheesy Mexican Chicken

9 ingredients 9 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

398
Calories
39g
Protein
25g
Fat
4g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 skinned and boned chicken breast halves
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1 4.5 ounce can diced green chilies
  • 1 cup 4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • paprika optional

Directions

1

Combine first four ingredients.

2

Sprinkle evenly over chicken.

3

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4

Add chicken and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

5

Remove from heat.

6

Top evenly with chilies and cheese.

7

Cover and let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts.

8

Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

9

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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