Fierro Chicken Recipe
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Fierro Chicken

By: Kerri 
"This is a spicy chicken dish that's easy to make and tastes great."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (84)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 5 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 3/4 cup enchilada sauce
  • 6 button mushrooms, sliced
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Mix the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, green chilies, chili powder, enchilada sauce, button mushrooms, and heavy cream in a large bowl. Arrange chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish; pour sauce over.
  3. Bake in preheated oven until the juices run clear, about 40 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 455 | Total Fat: 32.4g | Cholesterol: 161mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2009 by MamaMary   view full review
For a lighter version but no sacrifice on taste, try fat free half and half. I use it always...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2009 by ramsey   view full review
This was really easy and one of the best dishes I have ever made. I lightened up the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2009 by Monie   view full review
Very good and quick. I added cumin and additional chili powder to add more "heat". The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2009 by LEE7399 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was very good! I left out the Cheddar (on accident) and the mushrooms. Instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by Kelee   view full review
I followed the recipe except I used cooked shredded chicken and served it over rotini pasta. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2009 by katiekat1180   view full review
The recipe didn't specify to use red or green enchilada sauce - I used red b/c that's what I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2009 by SHAY10   view full review
Wow! The flavor of this sauce is awesome. I followed all of the directions except I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2009 by KisstheCookKT   view full review
Really tasty! But next time I will use less cream and more enchilada sauce...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2011 by kirby8988   view full review
I made just as the recipe was written. I have to say next time I would skip the mushrooms and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2009 by Monique Allen   view full review
This was delicious!! My family loved it. my family likes spicy things so i added a tad of hot...

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