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Green Chili and Cheese Chicken

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

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

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded pepperjack cheese
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
  • 1 tablespoon dry fajita seasoning

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9 inch square baking dish (or similar size) with cooking spray.
  2. Make a deep cut into the side of each chicken breast half to form a pocket or 'purse'. 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. Place the stuffed chicken into the baking dish. Season with Fajita seasoning, and then sprinkle the remaining cheese and chilies over the top.
  3. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the chicken juices run clear, and cheese is melted and lightly browned.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 335 | Total Fat: 18.8g | Cholesterol: 120mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2005 by sarahdanielle 
I loved the simpicity of this dish. I'm always looking for quick weeknight meals for busy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2009 by COGRANDMA4 
Really yummy! I combined this recipe with Mexican Sour Cream Rice also on this site. Used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2007 by tmwmson 
This was wonderful! However, I did make a change because I didn't have any pepperjack cheese.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by Sherri 
This was a nice change for chicken. Mine took longer than 30 minutes to cook and there was so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2005 by DEBBIEJEANWEAVER 
This is an easy and tasty dish. If you love cheese and green chili you will love this. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2009 by Lorie B. 
Great for a quick meal. Made some changes due to lack of pepperjack and green chile's. Used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2009 by love_cooking143 
I thought it was pretty good. Since I was very lazy this day, I didn't make the little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2009 by sunshinenewday 
Easy and yummy! Try putting some salsa on top instead of more cheese. It makes it a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2009 by MTCHYG 
I made this with the Carrots Supreme recipe on here and it was a great dish. For whatever... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2008 by sarahedutton 
AMAZING!!! I didn't change a thing and it turned out AWESOME!!! MORE

 
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